Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Leila Jefferson Interview
Toni is ecstatic when her latest make-up with Eric leads to a marriage proposal. Despite the many lows that have accompanied their nine-year relationship, each of them is sure the other is their soul mate. There is nothing the couple can't share. A fact that is never more evident than when a wild night in Reno, just weeks before their wedding day, leads to a threesome with another woman. The wild times continue and the days leading up to the wedding are a blur of sex and drugs. Things grow more complicated when shortly after their wedding the couple is expecting their third child. For Toni, the adjustment to being both married and an expectant mother become the central themes in her life. For Eric, the party never stops and he continues to live like a man with no commitment. Though disappointed in Eric's actions, Toni consoles herself with thoughts of the normalcy that will return to their relationship once she gives birth. A beautiful baby girl is born but Toni soon realizes that nothing will ever be the same for the couple again. When all is said and done will this wife and mother be able to repair the damage done to her relationship or will she be forced to leave in order to secure the health and happiness of herself and her children.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Rukyyah J. Karreem Interview
Rukyyah J. Karreem writes and brings the characters to life and keeps the flow going with a page turner." Satisfied is an erotic tale of a young woman caught in a bad situation. Ebony Thomas finds herself being the other woman as she falls in love with her married boss Terrance. To keep their forbidden relationship undiscovered, Terrance showers Ebony with gifts and hush money. Ebony soon realizes that her "always there to listen" friend Alex is starting to pull away from her, because she finally has a chance at real love, and is not willing to throw it away for anybody including her best friend. Ebony goes into a downward spiral full of lies, jealousy and unwanted affection all in her search to be Satisfied!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Sheila M. Goss Interview
Life for Paige Webb couldn't get any better. She has the perfect job as the #1 event Planner in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, perfect condo located near a man-made lake with a breathtaking view, and three men who adore her.
Paige is considered beautiful by most men, yet her personality is such that it doesn't intimidate other women. After being dumped one too many times, she devises a plan guaranteed to keep her from getting hurt again:
Date more than one man and never agree to an exclusive relationship, thereby lessening the potential of falling in love. She has a weekly schedule: Marvin Jenkins on Mondays and Wednesday; Marvin, late twenties, is a computer programmer. He is smart and good with his hands. Alvin Rivera on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Alvin, early forties, owns a chain of cleaners, and loves exotic things.
And Tyler Stanley Anderson, on Fridays and Sundays. Tyler mid thirties, is an attorney at law. His television commercial proclaims "If Stan the Man can't get you off than no one can." He's romantic and has a genuine caring heart.
If she isn't tired, her Saturdays alternate, depending on with whom she's in the mood to spend extra time. Now the stress from juggling three men ultimately throws her schedule out of sync.
Paige is considered beautiful by most men, yet her personality is such that it doesn't intimidate other women. After being dumped one too many times, she devises a plan guaranteed to keep her from getting hurt again:
Date more than one man and never agree to an exclusive relationship, thereby lessening the potential of falling in love. She has a weekly schedule: Marvin Jenkins on Mondays and Wednesday; Marvin, late twenties, is a computer programmer. He is smart and good with his hands. Alvin Rivera on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Alvin, early forties, owns a chain of cleaners, and loves exotic things.
And Tyler Stanley Anderson, on Fridays and Sundays. Tyler mid thirties, is an attorney at law. His television commercial proclaims "If Stan the Man can't get you off than no one can." He's romantic and has a genuine caring heart.
If she isn't tired, her Saturdays alternate, depending on with whom she's in the mood to spend extra time. Now the stress from juggling three men ultimately throws her schedule out of sync.
Kamryn Donovan Interview
In Getting Lucky by Kamryn Donavan, there never seems to be a dull moment in Macon Street Apartments. When a new resident, Lucky Thompson, moves in, EVERYTHING and EVERYONE is affected. Well, mainly the women. He claims that his "baby" is paying all his bills. He is riding around in a Mercedes, dressing nice, and his apartment is laid out.
Peaches, the stripper who sometimes brings her "work" home, is determined to find out why they call the new neighbor Lucky. Romello, Jewel's boyfriend of nine years, is determined to see what has the men coming back for more of Miss Peaches. In the meantime, Jewel has her eye on Peaches and Romello.
Alisha is happily married to her husband, Craig. She wants to start a family and make their life complete. Craig is not sure that is the best decision right now. He is working long hours to make sure that Alisha wants for nothing. He treats her like a queen. Alisha's friend Ladonna wants a piece of that heaven. She is dead set on having Craig for herself.
I was emotionally invested in the characters of Getting Lucky and wanted to know what would happen next. It kept me on my toes all the way to the end. There were so many twists and turns and it was a great read. I definitely recommend this one for those avid readers. Can't wait to see what Donavan puts out next.
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Peaches, the stripper who sometimes brings her "work" home, is determined to find out why they call the new neighbor Lucky. Romello, Jewel's boyfriend of nine years, is determined to see what has the men coming back for more of Miss Peaches. In the meantime, Jewel has her eye on Peaches and Romello.
Alisha is happily married to her husband, Craig. She wants to start a family and make their life complete. Craig is not sure that is the best decision right now. He is working long hours to make sure that Alisha wants for nothing. He treats her like a queen. Alisha's friend Ladonna wants a piece of that heaven. She is dead set on having Craig for herself.
I was emotionally invested in the characters of Getting Lucky and wanted to know what would happen next. It kept me on my toes all the way to the end. There were so many twists and turns and it was a great read. I definitely recommend this one for those avid readers. Can't wait to see what Donavan puts out next.
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Claudia Brown-Mosley Interview
Meet Taytana, Sabrina and Ebony. Three best friends who share a special bond. The bond of sisterhood. Faithful and reclusive Taytana is the married one who runs into problems with her husband when she realizes that the bank account is not adding up. Outgoing Sabrina is single and falls in love with the postman and he rocks her world. He's all that she's ever dreamed of and hoped for. That is, until his overbearing mother steps in and turns their lives upside down. You'll love to hate the outrageous Ebony who will smile in your face but you better not turn your back to her! She is a poacher who takes her friend's man and doesn't mind flaunting it. Will the bond of sisterhood survive infidelity, lies and intrusions? Stay tuned as Claudia Brown Mosley takes you on an unforgettable ride of three women, three realistic characters who try to make it through. Who will you route for?
Shani Greene-Dowdell Interview
Keepin' It Tight exposes infidelity, deception and temptations at their peak. Too often, good black men do not get credit for what they do for their families. Having worked his way to the vice president of a Fortune 500 company, Cornelius Johnston is prepared to take very good care of Lela and their two sons. Cornelius Johnston is a great husband and he and Lela share a picture perfect relationship, but there’s always a thorn in every couple’s sides; and Amanda Broady will see to it that there is no peace in the Johnston house.
Find out what happens when two women and one man suffer devastating pain in their love lives and are all looking for love. Do they go on to a love triangle... or pure unadulterated drama? Keepin' It Tight explores relationship drama like no other novel. When deception in Cornelius and Lela's marriage reaches a point of no return, it will take a miracle to pick up the pieces.
Find out what happens when two women and one man suffer devastating pain in their love lives and are all looking for love. Do they go on to a love triangle... or pure unadulterated drama? Keepin' It Tight explores relationship drama like no other novel. When deception in Cornelius and Lela's marriage reaches a point of no return, it will take a miracle to pick up the pieces.
Donna Hill Interview
Hill's tightly written, satisfying sequel to 2006's Getting Hers finds high-class madam Tess McDonald, chic businesswoman Kimberly Shepherd-Benning and East Harlem car thief Nicole Perez living the high life in Aruba, pleased by the results of their triple murder conspiracy. After Special Agent Vincent Royal tracks down Tess and gets shot for his trouble, Tess has something of a change of heart. Vincent reveals that he wants Tess to leave her Aruba house of sin and settle down with him. Meanwhile, Nicole schemes to replace Tess's possibly untrustworthy assistant, Charrie. Hill's smooth plotting and keen pacing keeps the pages turning as the consequences of opening Pandora's box of revenge are revealed.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
10 Signs of a Cheating Spouse
Looking for the signs of a cheating wife, or signs of cheating men?
If you suspect that your husband or wife is having an affair, you’re probably eager to find the signs of a cheating wife or husband, and evidence that it's happening. And yes, there are different kinds of signs that point to adultery. But, it’s a combination of the signs that trigger worries about infidelity.
You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t already kind-of suspect cheating, right? You may have even seen your own signs of a cheating husband, or signs of a cheating wife. So, use these signs as examples, and then apply them to your experiences.
During our "Infidelity Secrets" Web Seminars, we've uncovered common signs of a cheating spouse, although cheating wife signs can be slightly different from cheating husband signs. However, here are the 10 Signs of Cheating that our listeners report to be key signs.
1. Your gut tells you something’s not adding up. If you feel the need to snoop, or investigate, then an unsettling feeling inside is pointing to infidelity. People that don’t suspect infidelity, don’t research it. Be honest about the red flags you are noticing. Many times, people search for signs of a cheating wife or cheating husband, hoping that their partner does NOT show the same signs. But, whatever you do, don’t completely ignore your gut.
2. Stories don’t make sense. There seems to be a missing link when your spouse explains where they’ve been. Your partner may talk to you about working late, or a long commute with heavy traffic. If times or dates don’t add up, it can create lots of questions. It’s easy for a lying partner to forget their own story. If you suspect cheating, try to remember your spouse’s story, then casually ask about it again later in the week. See if it’s still consistent.
3. If you imply your spouse is cheating, they get defensive quickly. Your spouse may figure you’ll back-off if they get angry. A heightened response is a sign that you’ve pushed a sensitive button. Even more, a cheating spouse may become explosive about unrelated trivial topics. Why? Because your partner isn’t feeling great about the marriage in the first place. Many troubles facing your marriage only become more upsetting during a crisis.
4. Your marriage has been struggling, and you’ve both felt disconnected for sometime now. Infidelity is a hard-hitting symptom of a greater problem in your marriage. If these problems remain unmet, your marriage will continue to struggle. Every relationship faces some disconnect at times, but are you both returning to a loving, intimate place after an argument? If not, your partner could be getting comfort from someone else. Visit the marriage help page to get to the source of infidelity. Feeling disconnected is one of the most common signs of a cheating wife.
5. They don’t invite you around their friends, work place, other activities, or events. Sometimes, a full-blown affair hasn’t developed. It could be a crush, or an interest in someone else. If your spouse doesn’t want to you pick him or her up, if they avoid you like the plague at certain times, there may be something they don’t want you to see. This is a common sign of a cheating wife
6. Certain information is hidden from you such as e-mail log-in’s or passwords. They won’t openly share these accounts with you. People that have nothing to hide don’t hide things. Does your spouse cling to his or her cell phone? Are they protective of their e-mail accounts. If you sense that your spouse is over-protective with their “personal” things, they may be hiding something.
7. You discover e-mail accounts that you didn’t know existed. Does your spouse have a new profile up on a website that they didn’t openly share with you ? Did you find instant messaging that you didn’t even know existed? Are you “discovering” new profiles or communication devices that are a surprise?
8. They have unusual mood swings, a sign of their own internal conflict. At times, it may seem your spouse is fierce, angry, and edgy. Other times, they are elated, thrilled, excited, possibly just before the weekend, or an evening out. Yes, happily married couples get excited and irritable too, but remember, we’re looking at more than just one sign here.
9. They are totally unavailable at times. Is the cell phone signal “suddenly” not working at peculiar times? Does your spouse not answer the phone when you call with a convenient excuse later? Yes, sometimes signals fail, but come on…how often is this happening and when? If the cell phone works perfectly fine all other times, it’s probably not the cell phone network that’s the problem.
10. Little or no sex in your marriage. Sex is more than just a physical pleasure. It’s time when couples are only focused on connecting with one another. Sex is something the two of you share that involves no one else. It’s a moment in time where all other problems fade, and you’re simply in the moment. Even more, men and women need sex. Men, especially have a greater need. Sex builds up their testosterone, which makes men feel strong, and able. If sex is a problem, it can be tough because there are lots of emotional “reasons” couples turn away from it, but there are physical reasons we need it. Some cases of infidelity are strictly for sex. Others involve a much more complex connection.
If you suspect that your husband or wife is having an affair, you’re probably eager to find the signs of a cheating wife or husband, and evidence that it's happening. And yes, there are different kinds of signs that point to adultery. But, it’s a combination of the signs that trigger worries about infidelity.
You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t already kind-of suspect cheating, right? You may have even seen your own signs of a cheating husband, or signs of a cheating wife. So, use these signs as examples, and then apply them to your experiences.
During our "Infidelity Secrets" Web Seminars, we've uncovered common signs of a cheating spouse, although cheating wife signs can be slightly different from cheating husband signs. However, here are the 10 Signs of Cheating that our listeners report to be key signs.
1. Your gut tells you something’s not adding up. If you feel the need to snoop, or investigate, then an unsettling feeling inside is pointing to infidelity. People that don’t suspect infidelity, don’t research it. Be honest about the red flags you are noticing. Many times, people search for signs of a cheating wife or cheating husband, hoping that their partner does NOT show the same signs. But, whatever you do, don’t completely ignore your gut.
2. Stories don’t make sense. There seems to be a missing link when your spouse explains where they’ve been. Your partner may talk to you about working late, or a long commute with heavy traffic. If times or dates don’t add up, it can create lots of questions. It’s easy for a lying partner to forget their own story. If you suspect cheating, try to remember your spouse’s story, then casually ask about it again later in the week. See if it’s still consistent.
3. If you imply your spouse is cheating, they get defensive quickly. Your spouse may figure you’ll back-off if they get angry. A heightened response is a sign that you’ve pushed a sensitive button. Even more, a cheating spouse may become explosive about unrelated trivial topics. Why? Because your partner isn’t feeling great about the marriage in the first place. Many troubles facing your marriage only become more upsetting during a crisis.
4. Your marriage has been struggling, and you’ve both felt disconnected for sometime now. Infidelity is a hard-hitting symptom of a greater problem in your marriage. If these problems remain unmet, your marriage will continue to struggle. Every relationship faces some disconnect at times, but are you both returning to a loving, intimate place after an argument? If not, your partner could be getting comfort from someone else. Visit the marriage help page to get to the source of infidelity. Feeling disconnected is one of the most common signs of a cheating wife.
5. They don’t invite you around their friends, work place, other activities, or events. Sometimes, a full-blown affair hasn’t developed. It could be a crush, or an interest in someone else. If your spouse doesn’t want to you pick him or her up, if they avoid you like the plague at certain times, there may be something they don’t want you to see. This is a common sign of a cheating wife
6. Certain information is hidden from you such as e-mail log-in’s or passwords. They won’t openly share these accounts with you. People that have nothing to hide don’t hide things. Does your spouse cling to his or her cell phone? Are they protective of their e-mail accounts. If you sense that your spouse is over-protective with their “personal” things, they may be hiding something.
7. You discover e-mail accounts that you didn’t know existed. Does your spouse have a new profile up on a website that they didn’t openly share with you ? Did you find instant messaging that you didn’t even know existed? Are you “discovering” new profiles or communication devices that are a surprise?
8. They have unusual mood swings, a sign of their own internal conflict. At times, it may seem your spouse is fierce, angry, and edgy. Other times, they are elated, thrilled, excited, possibly just before the weekend, or an evening out. Yes, happily married couples get excited and irritable too, but remember, we’re looking at more than just one sign here.
9. They are totally unavailable at times. Is the cell phone signal “suddenly” not working at peculiar times? Does your spouse not answer the phone when you call with a convenient excuse later? Yes, sometimes signals fail, but come on…how often is this happening and when? If the cell phone works perfectly fine all other times, it’s probably not the cell phone network that’s the problem.
10. Little or no sex in your marriage. Sex is more than just a physical pleasure. It’s time when couples are only focused on connecting with one another. Sex is something the two of you share that involves no one else. It’s a moment in time where all other problems fade, and you’re simply in the moment. Even more, men and women need sex. Men, especially have a greater need. Sex builds up their testosterone, which makes men feel strong, and able. If sex is a problem, it can be tough because there are lots of emotional “reasons” couples turn away from it, but there are physical reasons we need it. Some cases of infidelity are strictly for sex. Others involve a much more complex connection.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Come On People: On the Path from Victims to Victors
Book Description
Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint have a powerful message for families and communities as they lay out their visions for strengthening America, or for that matter the world. They address the crises of people who are stuck because of feelings of low self-esteem, abandonment, anger, fearfulness, sadness, and feelings of being used, undefended and unprotected. These feelings often impede their ability to move forward. The authors aim to help empower people make the daunting transition from victims to victors. Come On, People! is always engaging, and loaded with heart-piercing stories of the problems facing many communities.
My panel will be discussing this book on Nov 21st on www.blogtalkradio.com/bigtimepublishing. Go there and check out the time so you can join us in the discussion.
Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint have a powerful message for families and communities as they lay out their visions for strengthening America, or for that matter the world. They address the crises of people who are stuck because of feelings of low self-esteem, abandonment, anger, fearfulness, sadness, and feelings of being used, undefended and unprotected. These feelings often impede their ability to move forward. The authors aim to help empower people make the daunting transition from victims to victors. Come On, People! is always engaging, and loaded with heart-piercing stories of the problems facing many communities.
My panel will be discussing this book on Nov 21st on www.blogtalkradio.com/bigtimepublishing. Go there and check out the time so you can join us in the discussion.
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