Supporting Incarcerated Authors & Authoress

 Wow this is a great for children to start with i love the cover because it gets the childs attention and draws them in. The photo engages the child to think who they want to be.   (reviewed By Julie)

The fact the author uses the A to Z method

is also a teaching tool and thats a plus because the child can learn their alphabets as well. I see teachers in schools using it as well as parents buying it for their children.

For children with learning disabilities its a helpful tool because of the engaging tool and its easy and a quick read.

I love the images they are colorful and inspiring and they give us a sense of what

Kind of people are in the world.

The book also teaches about race and maybe culture on some level because of the photos.

The author has the right idea an right target I see teachers taking children to fill trips and Connecting it to the book. Children will  also want to talk about this more and share it with family and friends.

The message the author is sending is children can be anything and there are no limits.

For the content i love it because its 

Entertaining as well for children and children today have a small attention span.

I would rate it a  5 out 5 stars.  (reviewed by Julie)

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There are several words that describe Bari Roberts book stronger together and they are Powerful … heartwarming….. Inspiring.  This is a great book for people with illness to read because the reader can relate to the what the author is going through.

I like the language the author used because it is relatable and easy to follow. The author has a message of hope and faith in her book something a lot of us need to learn today.

The story reminds me of a friend who has cancer and how she uses illness to help others. This is a book that could help others heal on all levels. I believe the author wants to teach her

readers about faith .  I love that the characters are real and it reminds us of the struggles family go through.  I would rate it is a 4 out 5 stars. (reviewed  by Julie)

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 THE BOOK I  BROKE  OUT OF PRISON WAS  VERY INSIGHTFUL AND  ENTERTAINING .
THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL LIKE  I WANTED  TO CRY AND  I FELT LIKE  ALOT PEOPLE
CAN RELATE THE AUTHOR.
THE CONTENT WAS GOOD  AND TO THE  POINT, I LIKE THE WAY THE AUTHOR EXPLAINED  THE SETTINGS .

FOR ME THE CHARACTERS  SEEM REAL AND LIKABLE .  THE PLOT LINES  ARE STRONG  AS WELL.  THE TITLE ALTHOUGH MADE ME THINK  ABOUT REALLY BREAKING OUT OF JAIL BUT IT  HAD A HIDDEN MESSAGE
I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR SOMEONE  ELSE TO READ  (reviewed by Julie)

4 out of 5 stars

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Review of different side of same coin

As a poet myself i think getting the reader to hear your voice and see you could be hard But what i love about this book is the use of everyday people and events that is true to the poet. Although this is a book of poetry it also connects on a story level because the poets are also telling us a story .  I think the book is entertaining and inspiring for all ages . It does have a lot of other great highlights like the use of words that metaphor for symbols in life or may mean something else. I think the poets should teach a class because the book can use in schools for children to read and learn from .   i would give it a 5 out 5 stars. (reviewed by Julie)

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Book Review Alert: Major Repercussions

Author: Pugh

Kindle Edition

Published: October 31, 2017

Publisher: Turtle Pu Books

ASIN: B076VXDXST

Rating: 5 stars

Runny Clem aka Mini-size when we first meet him is in the fight for his life.  Mini-size was involved in a car accident that left him unable to move pleading not to die. Well, this is far from where the fight starts. Mini-size finds himself now as an inmate at West Jefferson Correctional. 

But is not determined to stay down for long. As his body heals, plans come together for the great escape. 

Detective Crook can not believe that MIni-size has escaped and he is determined to get him back in prison or else.

Mini to get things right in his eyes and it does not matter who it is. With the body count growing, who is Mini gonna have at the end? Who or better yet will he have anyone to turn to? What will be the MAJOR REPERCUSSIONS???

Talking about a fast-moving novel. Twist, turns, and those OMG moments. I love the continuing speed of the novel. As I stated before it never slowed down. Steady pace with great character growth even though it was not much. You with the information that was given let you know why they got the fate that came upon them. (review by Patrice)

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Books on Kindle

Rating 4 stars

Published june 2 2020

Publishers France Dupree

Asin number B0899NG27V4

This is a great down to earth book because its truthful and people can connect to what the author has to say.

I love the fact the author herself has a strong connection with God and uses that in my opinion to teach others what she has learned.  This book should be recommended to women groups to read and discuss. (review by Julie)

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Review For Christ the rock I stand on

Author Shante Reed

Asin number B07F8922C5

Published date july 3 2018

Kindle

Rate 5 of 5 star

I loved this set of Christian poems because it may me loved by God. And it reminded that there

is always a God.

I would invite the poet out to any event i have in future for a reading.

This book also teaches us various things to remember .

The content was readable and understanding..  (Review by Julie) 

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Book Review Alert: Love of My Life

Author: Jahzara Bradley

Kindle Edition

Published: April 28, 2020

Publisher: Tranquil Moments

ASIN: B0087X97CCD

Rating: 4 stars

Meet Gia Black. Smart and beautiful. You can say that she has almost everything put together but her love life. Gia is in a relationship with Matthew aka Taboo. The love between them is a

threatening love with the threats coming from Taboo. Somewhere Gia does not want to be but tolerates it. We all have the love that got away. But will go after it again if love returns. Well this

is what is going on between Gia and Infinity. Things happen between Gia and Infinity that makes Gia realize where her heart should be. But will the return love be that easy to obtain or will someone risk it all to get the love that they want.  Page turner. In some spots in this novel I was confused.That confusion would not last long because questions that would arise were quickly answered in a later chapter. Character development was minimum. This novel has a lot of situational development in other words a

moving plotline that was excellent. With the interactions in the characters and the situations in the novel everything was well thought of and developed. What I love most of all was the conclusion. A novel that shows a situation from beginning to end making sure to cross every “t” and dot every “i” is a winner in my book. (review by Patrice)

Book Review Alert: How to Resolve Any Relationship Issue

Author: Angela Walker

Kindle Edition

Published: September 14, 2019

Publisher: Amazon Services

ASIN: B07XM4M6NB

Rating: 3 stars

We are surrounded by relationships in everything that we do. This book gives pointers in relationships from how to start one to how to get what you want from it. There are examples that are given throughout. From how to deal with personal situations between you and your mate to employer to employee. Resolving issues in relationships is something that we all strive for and with this novel, some information can be given to help achieve this goal. 

Great information could be found throughout this novel. As a reader, I would have liked more pointers/information. There were plenty of examples but not enough information/pointers. As a reader, if the author placed more context, this would greatly improve the rating. 

(review by Patrice)

Book review for Lifestyles and situations a Father's Love Story 

by Corey Palmer

Publishers Starknest

ISBN 9798610521657

Rating 4 of 5 stars

There's a few thing i like about the book

1. Its simple and heartwarming

2. The poet is open with his feelings

3. Dads can relate to this poet. I like message he is sending us because it reminds us all

that no matter what we have done we are all parents.

(review by Julie)

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Book review by Kim July 2020

Book: Stop: Stories & Poems about Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse

Author: Colleen Williams

Publisher: Shar-Shey Publishing Company

Genre: Non-fiction and memoir

Publishing Date: March 2020

Book Blurb

Stop! tells the raw truth of Colleen Williams  life story. She has endured sexual abuse and domestic violence by the people she once loved and trusted. After years of being knocked down, she finally made a decision to stop and do something. She put pen to paper, using her power and perseverance to pour it out. Stop! will take you on an emotional rollercoaster where you can feel her pain, and some may even be able to put themselves in her place.  Come take a ride with her and see how this young woman turned her pain into power. You

have to make peace with your past to have a successful future.  We all have stories to tell and this is mines.

Rating: 5 stars

This is a touching, emotional, and in every sense very raw memoir. It is a detailed account of the author’s experience and survival of abuse from a number of abusers, from pre-teen to

adulthood. While this may seem like hard reading, I personally found it very insightful, and took away valuable lessons about self-worth and ‘red flags’, when it comes to relationships

that could potentially become abusive. Even as a reader that has never walked in the same shoes the author has, I saw the message, understood it, then quickly started to admire the author’s bravery. Firstly, for turning her life around, secondly, for being brave enough to

write the memoir. There are some very shocking events the author shares surrounding past relationships, which highlighted the length abusers will go to when it comes to control. It pulled on my heart strings yes, but I was turning the pages very quickly!  The writing style was easy to follow, personal and natural. I really felt as though the author was conversating directly with me, I liked this. Within the personal accounts and story-telling of the author’s personal journey, are a number of beautiful and frank poems. I loved them and found them touching.

Overall, enjoyed the emotional journey as a reader, I recommend this book to every woman who has or is currently in an abusive relationship to help with healing and moving forward. I

also recommend it for anyone who has not experienced this, but has an interest in subject matter. Five stars from me, a touching memoir that is well worth a read.

Book Review Alert: Zortega's Qualum and the Shadow Walker

Author: Lagina Weaver & Darryl Johnson

Kindle Edition

Published: February 29, 2020

Publisher: Luniverse Inc. 

ASIN: B085L73PRD

Rating: 4 stars

Zortega and the other council members are in danger. Deveraux feels that he has to do something about it. Deveraux, Anthony, and Harley have to get on it. While on the earth Dev and all others are attacked. Damage has been done and now the war is on the horizon. Dev use. Magical powers fight until the job is down. But will the job get done? 

To not be an individual who reads fantasy,I must say this was a very smooth read. A book that anyone in the family can read and enjoy. The storyline is moving and understandable. Dev’s development as a character complements the storyline of the book. It is like the character was created and then the story.  

Book review for muted cage

Publisher. Self published

Published 2018

ISBN. 978-0-359-03447-5. 

Rating 4 of 5 stars

For me this book represents those women who suffered at the hands of their abuser

Because a lot women are in a place where they can not tell their stories but  want to.

It's a powerful moving book of poems that connects us all to the victims and makes you really evaluate and think about

your own life (reviewed by Julie) https://www.facebook.com/milagros.romero.568089 

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Book Review- By Kim Knight

Title: The Power of The Bayou

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Author: Dana Littlejohn

Publishing date: January 2020

Publisher: Dana Littlejohn

Rating: 4 stars- Enjoyable Read

Wow this is a fast moving plot! The author did not hang around with pace. I liked that, I

enjoyed this little novella story. What pulled me in was the book’s blurb, genre, and the

location it’s set in. We follow the hero’s story—Reynaud after he is cast out by ‘his people’,

who are magical beings that have been alive for centuries, living undetected in this realm. His punishment handed to him is because, he is accused of a crime. As the story develops we learn he was set up, while he spends time in this realm as part of the punishment. He then falls for the heroine— Kameryn which sets him the path he needs to be. There are some twists here, no spoilers from me!

I was gripped from the first few pages, the opening scene with Reyanud’s situation had me reading quickly. I found the characters Kameryn and Reynaud both to be likeable. Kameryn  has a backstory of her own, which weaves nicely into how her path crosses with Reynaud’s, itwas easy to see why the two would find love given Reyanud’s ‘situation’ and punishment.  The ‘bad guys’ and other secondary characters to me I enjoyed reading. Reyanud’s enemy was not likeable and he was not meant to be! Kudos to the author here.  Like I said, I found as a reader that the plot moved quickly, which was good for me. That said I felt that some areas could have been developed more as I read. Such as Kameryn and Reyanud’s first year together. Literally as one chapter ended, the next started stating they had been together a year. As a reader rather than being told this, it would have been lovely if the author showed it— show don’t tell. This would have been a good reading experience for me,

and filled in gaps regarding questions I had. Such as how did their love, relationship, life, and business partnership etc develop over that year? At this point it would have been nice to see and experience this. As well as them actually falling for one another and love bloom, rather than being told or it just happened as a new chapter started.

Now I read very closely especially in genres where the world is ‘made up’ like paranormal

stories, the timestamps within the plot caused a bit of confusion. Right at the end at a critical moment, in the last few pages one of the elders stated fifteen years had passed since the hero had been away, but, a moment ago it was just one year that he and Kameryn  had been together. I got a little confused. Given the genre, this could be natural that time passes faster in the ‘other realm’ than the human realm. If so, I would have loved it if the author made this clearer. But it was no massive issue for me, nor did it take away reading enjoyment. Itmjust raised a question, like ‘ gosh how wonderful would it have been to see what had happened in this timeframe, rather than being told again.’ It just boils down to a bit more plot development, which could have brought this to a full five star read for me—readers (especially me) love it! Give us more! Overall as a reader from my reading experience this was a lovely introduction to the author’s work, I would recommend it to those who love paranormal romance, especially with African- American characters as leads. I would also read more from this author without a doubt, it was enjoyable. Even if I would have loved some parts more developed, rather than skimmed. Four enjoyable stars from me, I am pleased I read it! It was my cup of tea at the end of the day.

Book review for full circle

Published date 2019

Publishers xlibris

Rating 3 of 5 stars

Once in a while you read a book and it makes you think about author point of view as in the case with this book.

I wondered as a reader did the author have racism problems he faced as a child.

I see this book being read in history classes

with various topics(book reviewed by Julie)

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Book review for Marjorie Gettys

Gods clouds and Umbrellas

Publishers Cedar Avenue

Published date December 2008

Often we come across children books that are to difficult for children to read but this book is easy and enjoyable for all kids because its colorful.

I like the fact the author has good pictures and they us a story as well.

(reviewed by Julie)

 Book Review Alert: I’m Not an Addict… I’m Just an Ass! I’d Rather Be a Smart Than a Dumb Ass

Author: Geri Petito

Paperback Edition

Published: February 29, 2020

Publisher: Archway Publishing 

ISBN-13: 978-1480830424 

Rating: 3 stars

Petito writes from her own experience of her battle with addiction. She has created her own views on addiction, recovery, and how to go forward and presented it in this book and addicted the most amazing title to it.  With each chapter, there is a story or a little something that is spoken to bring the point of the chapter to life. Many of the chapters had me laughing and others left me thinking about how I could use what I just read in my everyday life. 

This author has great points in this novel but some points get lost in the chapter when it comes to the stories. I would like the author to take away some of the stories and add more practices on how to apply what was said to the reader's everyday life. I also love the spaces in the back of each chapter. A place where the reader can place their thoughts. (reviewed by Patrice)

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 Book review for where loyalty lies

Rating 4 of 5 stars

The book is a good is book about family loyalty and a family love for one another

Because it teaches and talks about the things every family has to deal with.

I like the content and would advise author to explore her writing career for writing more book.  like it. (Reviewed By Julie)  

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Book Review Alert: Get Up & Get Out Your Own Way

Author: Aquinas Jones

Published: April 20, 2020

Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC

ISBN-13: B086ZN9RKL

Rating: 5 stars

Reviewer:  Patrice 

Self-help, Self-love, and self-motivation is this novel plus so much more. Every chapter starts off with a scripture and ends with an affirmation. In the middle of these two are explanations of why you place this scripture in your life and why it is placed in this chapter. Short, sweet, and to the point this book is a great read for any female that is at a point in her life where she needs to feel guidance from the word of God. 

As a reader, this book was my eye-opener. This book had me evaluating myself. A feeling of pride and acceptance came over me when finishing each chapter. I find myself rereading chapters to take notes to keep with me when those hard and tough days come along. The author really felt the soul of the woman and made a book that is one for all that wants to be picked up and lifted up. 

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Book:  FAME

publisher: truth  books publisher

Published:  2020

ISBN:  978-1-937089-60-3

Rating  5 stars 

Reviewer: Julie

To me I love the book  because  it was full of a variety of poems touching on various topics from Jealous to Greedy,  madness to pain and so much more.  This book would have you checking your emotions.  It definitely has a good title.

I think  it would  be great  for children  to read  and  explore.    This book actually could be used to teach kids various  

 lesson about life.   Great read in my opinion.  

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.Book Review- By Kim Knight

Title:  Lyncing Calendar

Genre: Literary Fiction, African American Fiction

Author: Jessica Starks

Publishing 18th October 2019

Publisher: Onion Publishing

Rating: 5 stars- Emotional Stars, a Must Read.

I’d like to thank the author for sharing this book, wow what an emotional read. Within this short read are a number of stories from past times. Tales of people of colour who  suffered at the hands of racism, across the United States of America in a time when racial tension was even more charged than it is in the present day. I found all the stories to be page-turning, heart breaking, and at times while hard to read they are all a must read. I had to read this book in small doses even though I wanted to lap it all up in one siting, as it is a short read. I had to pace myself, this was not because they are badly written or uninteresting, to the contrary. They are so beautifully written they can and at times did draw tears. The most memorable story for me was one of the first I came across, about a man who was basically a target of a local white woman, and a pretty loose woman. She set about sleeping with as many men of colour as she could, she came across one who did not fall for her hypnotic ways. He was a man of God, all he wanted to do was to enlighten her about the  word of God, while he helped her chop some wood. To my surprise, she set him up and had him killed  by the KKK for a rape and abuse that he did not do.  Thing is the local people even though then knew what she was like, they believed her. It felt like reading To Kill a Mockingbird all over again. I can’t really put into words how I felt reading it without being rather disrespectful to this female character, who had a hidden agenda against men of colour, but I will say it was a good read even if sad.

Overall for me I enjoyed every single story. Beautifully written, engaging, the characters also resonated the speech and manners of those from the deep south during the time the stories are set. For this I’d give props to the author for good character development. Five stars, a must read.

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About the Book

False Accusations.
Toxic Love.
Fear of the Misunderstood.
Innocence Lost.
Internal Torture that Lasts for a Lifetime.

The Lynching Calendar gives readers a sneak peek into one of America's darkest times. History tends to tell the story from one perspective, but what if we had the chance to hear the story from those involved? The Lynching Calendar allows us a chance to hear the full story and show that, no matter what the circumstance may be, there is more than one side to every story.

Book Review Alert: The Alpha Centaurians: The Beginnings (Volume 1)

Author: Lizzy Landon

Published: January 5, 2018

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN-13: 978-7986398415

Rating: 3 stars

Reviewer:  Patrice 

Paranormal, romance, and hints of a sexual appetite are only part of this novel. Skye is delivered to a location where she meets her mate. The scent of her blood has power and is wanted by the wrong people. Balen is a prince that falls for a halfbreed. When consuming her love he gains strength and speed. Will this source of power be his downfall. Ryan will do anything to have Balen, even if it means deceiving others or breaking their hearts.  Which love will prevail? All is fair in love and war. 

The novel was a good combination of paranormal and romance. The flow of the novel was a little difficult at times but at certain points, it would come all together. I would like to see the author use a little less description and to streamline all components of the novel to keep the reader interested. 

Book Review- By Kim Knight

Title:  I wanted Peace: A Divorce Memoir

Genre: Non-Fiction

Author: D. Lynn X

Publishing 12th September 2018

Publisher: Honorable MENCHAN Media LLC 

Rating: 4 stars- Short But Insightful

I’d like to thank the author for sharing her insight, and personal experience on her road to a better place.  As I read I could easily see how this memoir might be inspirational to others, who are considering leaving a marriage, trying to work up the courage to, or recently have left a marriage and are on the road to recovery. This was clear to me.  However, for me  I wanted Peace: A Divorce Memoir is an extremely short read of about fifty pages, for a memoir, at times it felt like it was just the surface of  the author’s experience I read.  More  like a justification for the actions taken. While this is personal content that was enjoyable and inspirational to read, I felt as a reader and outsider I would have loved to read more around the author’s actual experiences, this could have been enhanced. This could have helped the narrative to not seem like just the surface or an overview. For example what she did, how she did it, and who helped her and her children survive, also her ex-husband’s responses etc would have been lovely to read in more detail. The rawness and emotion I felt was left out, adding to the smaller page count, or feeling of an overview of the memoir. I would have loved for this memoir to be a little more ‘raw’ and from the  heart, but don’t get me wrong it’s certainly a good and worthwhile read!  I recommend it to anyone who has been faced with the decision to leave a marriage, on the road to recovery or who has an interest in the subject matter. I could fully understand why the author  did what she did, and how I this short read could help others. Four stars from me, thank you for sharing your story.

Book review:  Flower Pot Tomatoes 

Author  J. T. O Okediji

ISBN  979 979 48911 34

PUBLISHER  BACON  LEADER  PRESS

PUBLISH DATE  APRIL  2018

RATING : 4 stars

Reviewer:   Julie

SUMMARY 

THIS  A CULTURAL  BOOK  ABOUT  THE PEOPLE  FROM  FROM WHERE THE 

AUTHOR  IS FROM  AND HOW  THE PEOPLE  IN THAT TOWN  LIVE. 

IT HAS A FAMILY FRIENDLY  TONE ABOUT AND I LOVE THAT IT COULD  BE  BOTH A SOCIAL  STUDY  BOOK  And  a Historical book. 

Children  have  the opportunity  to  read along  and do lessons  in the book  which  is rare when  it comes  to books for  children. 

must read for children

Book Review Alert: Broken Essentials 

Author: April Harper

Published:  March 11, 2020

Publisher:Kindle Edition

ISBN-13: B0857GV172

Rating: 4 stars

Reviewed by:  Patrice

Every girl wants the love of her mother, but what happens to the girl that doesn't get it.  Meet Denise. The relationship that she has with her mother, Terry, is nothing less than a nightmare. There is no love for them and Denise is determined not to have the same relationship with her unborn child. Now we have Terry. Who for no fault of her own is a TERRIBLE mother. Denise then meets Tyrell. But the love of her life has his own issues. But because of the love that Denise has for him, his issues become her issues. When this happens everything comes to the forefront. Worlds collide. Issues come. Who will be the last female standing? What about Tyrell will he come to his senses? But most of all what will become of Denise’s daughter? 

This book was a good read. All the characters were able to bring a true identity to the storyline. I do not know if the author did this, but in my opinion it seems like the storyline was built around the characters. The development of the characters and storyline went hand in hand. For situations in the novel are very believable and that was a great addition to the novel. A storyline that you can really see happening. The only thing that keeps this novel from getting 5 stars is some questions that were left unanswered for the reader. Please author come up with a part 2 or give a conclusion because I would love to see what happens to Denise as a woman and ato Denise and Tyrell as a couple/parents. 

Book Review Alert: Squilly Sorts It Out

Author:  Tashia Beaty

Published:  June 23, 2020

Publisher: Kindle Edition

ISBN-13: B08BT7Z7PL

Rating: 5 stars

Reviewed by:  Patrice

Squilly loves to sort and count and he is the best at what he does. Join Squilly as he helps the gardener sort her fruit and get the garden back in line. 

This is the cutest book to help a little one learn how to sort and count. A straight to the point tutorial on sorting by type and counting. Another great addition to this book was the illustrations. They are great and vibrant. It makes it easy to read and to engage the child.     

Book Review Alert: Talitha Koum! Girl Get Up and Write…

Author: Sherrie “D” Lon

Published:  Sept 22, 2020

Publisher: 

ISBN-9781076440020

Rating: 3.5 stars

Reviewed by:  Angela 

Talitha Koum! Girl Get Up and Write…is full of expressions, ups & downs, high & lows, good & bad times, happy & sad times…….

This book allows you to experience L.I.F.E(what we call LIFE).  You get to see the author grow from a child to a young girl, from a young girl to a women.  

The author uses poetry to speak to the challenges that are plaguing our  African American families/communities (spirituality & family issues).

In, closing I like how the author incorporated a sneak peek of her new book as a close to this book.  Leaves the readers wanting more now because they see another side of you other than poetry.  I want to see what Naomi is up to now. 

However I rate this book a 3.5 because interior design,  a little more color, change your fonts character & size you are well on your way to a successful 1st book.  (If you decide to revise great,  If not note for future projects).  I recommend this book to youth, young ladies and women book clubs and any one looking for strength.

 (Talitha Koum!- Means “little girl, I say to you , Get Up!”) 

 Book Review Alert: Money, Blood and Disloyalty  
Author: Stephaine Wilson
Published:  February 21, 2020
Publisher: Kindle Edition
ISBN-13: B084V4WHQ3
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Patrice

Life was great to Zamion but one night everything changed. First, his father is killed in a drug deal gone bad and then his mother dies of a broken heart. This leaves Zamion alone to take on the world. But never think that you are alone in the world. And to Zamion this was so true. He falls in love with Rayleen. She is more than gold in his eyes. Zamion and his friends become a new crew with Zamion in control. Later Zamion is taught a valuable lesson. Gold is not always the best and there is almost always a snake in the camp. Zamion has to deal with both of these issues when he is caught up in the game.  Is money worth more than a friendship? Will Zamion be able to keep his head above water? Who in the crew will become disloyal to him. Is the love that Rayleen has for him real and worth the wait? 

The beginning, middle, and end of this book was MARVELOUS! The author really as they said put her foot in this novel. A true example of a well thought out book being less than 150 pages. Each character had a purpose in the storyline. Wilson did a great job making this story very believable. Now there were some twists and turns that added to the greatness of this book. Cause Lawd knows I did not see what was coming from some of the players in this book. Stephaine Wilson BRAVO on this novel. I can’t wait to read more of your work.

Book Review Alert:  Thornes of My Past 

Author:  Arell Thomas  

Publisher  Amazon

Publish date  March  2020

ISBN 97925085108

Reviewer julie  Thomas 

Rating :   4 stars

Book overview 

The book  thornes of my past  is a descriptive  fame set of memoirs that explains  the trails and tribulations  of a young  Christian  woman  .For  example  in chapter  one the author  opens the sence with her grandmother  trying  to  explain  something  to her but  as  a young  woman  arrell  does not understand.  We can  understand  this as women  right? The response  to  her grandmother  questions  with  respect  and shows the  reader how she as a young  woman  back then dealt with  problems  by consulting  with  grandmother . In this example  arrell  told in so Juliemany  words about her womanhood  choices  a good point  young  women  she  think  about  as  they  read  her words and here her  message.  But by chapter  2 the grads the  reader  attention  as she takes back to a class where  a boy is being  bullied and she becomes his  friend 

She  becomes the unspoken  superhero .

And the whole  message  of the  memoirs take on another  meaning. She's sassy and resourceful and she's young  women  to be themselves  because  she uses  herself and her  memoirs  so the reader  can  relate  to her

 Book Review Alert: If I Can't be the Cake I won't be the Crumz.  

 Author: Delbra Brown

 (aka Mrs Debbie Cakes) 

Published:  12/2017 

Publisher:  D.A. Brown Consulting 

ISBN-10:0-9990738-9-3

-13:978-0-9990738-9-6 

Rating: 5 stars 

Reviewed by Angela

Thank you Mrs Debbie Cakes for this amazing interactive book.  You poured your time, energy, thoughts and love into this book.  Your transparency to share to educate, empower and encourage others to having a “HEALTHY LONG LASTING RELASTIOHSIP”.  I thank  you from the bottom of my heart.  

So this book is 8 chapters of pure knowledge past from her grandmother “Wise Woman of Humor & Wisdom Mrs Violetter VanHoose (her jokes)…, 

What is the Cake Chronicles 80/20 relationship challenge?  Wow….woot..woot… Is all I can say you have to go get the book because I will tell to much but I tell you this you learn about the fall, the “struggle”, church folks yes  “church folks”  vs Christians and so much much more and that’s just the 1st chapter……… 7 more chapters packed full of the E3Experience(Educate, Empower & Educate©AngelaThomasSmith) is what I call it.  I tell you this book is definitely one I would suggest to those seeking to marry or those seeking to improve relationships period.

Author Delbra Brown.how you use humor and the cake to teach important L.I.F.E. lessons was amazingly refreshing and gives a lighter side to a serious and challenging part of life.  You made me the reader feel like I had hope and could love more and more freely.  Thanks for sharing your book with Aspiring Authors Magazine Review Team.

I would suggest this book not only to those singles looking to marry, but to married couples working on growth & development and last but not less I definitely would suggest this book as teaching totals for ministries and groups.  Excellent work, I look forward to seeing more of your work in the near future.  I hope this it’s it for your wisdom and knowledge it’s need in this present time.

Book Review Alert: Birds Don’t Swim in the Winter  

Author: Kenyatta Garner

Published: 2020

Publisher: Paperback 

ISBN: Unknown

Rating: 5

 Review by:  Patrice 

Enter the life of Dakota. She is the all around teen. Smart, pretty, slick mouth but nothing less than a typical teen. We all know that things change with those older teen years. Well Dakota is now in the 11th grade and her life is far from perfect. She has a friend well used to being a friend that has problems at home and doesnt know how to handle it. Her own parents are in the process of getting an divorce and Dakota has to deal with that on top of all the other craziness that is happening at home. 

A great storyline and character development is something you would not see in a debut author. I went to see if any other works were published and I was unable to find any. I was blown away by the style and grace. Ease to read because of the great flow. I love a book where I can sit back and see the book play in your mind. 

Book Review Alert: Poems from the Cloud of Reality: BIW Anthology of Poems 

Author: Benn Ahwayevu, James Victory, S.C. Akio, Nathaniel Okeke, I’Prince D’Poet, and Henry Amani

Published: July 27, 2020

Publisher: Independently published

ISBN-13: B08DRWSKKX

Rating: 4

 Review by:  Patrice  

trice Poems from the motherland is the vibe that I get when reading this anthology. I have never really been a fan of anthologies but this was great. Reason being is that they all were on the same wavelength. This book was just not a random group of just placed in a book but thought out poems that are supported by a similar subject. The descriptions and wordings all made you feel as if you were in a little village enjoying a great book. 

My favorite poem  was Heart Apart by I’Prince D’ Poet. A breakup poem. My very first time reading one I must say. This poem was sweet but to the point telling the reading that no matter what they might do; they are just never meant be together

Book Review Alert: Tales of Elhaanai

Author: Nicole Thomas

Published: April 14, 2020

Publisher: Nicole Thomas

ISBN: 978-1734919219

Rating: 3

 Review by:  Patrice  

Fantasy and magic comes together in this debut novel by Nichole Thomas. King Kaison and Queen Alanna rule the kingdom. And for years, they have been trying to produce a child. Well the time has come for a king but there is someone in the kingdom that is not too happy with this joyous occasion. You have those around that want the power that is waiting for the new king. Family is not always for family. She (Devona) wants her son to become king but time will time about that idea.  By the way, did I forget to say that She is the King’s sister.  You have Alric and Elhaani sent to the Oracle to receive guidance. Others in the story such as David and Akronius are looking for Alanna’s and Kiason's child . Who will become the ruler of this kingdom? Who will come join forces and become allies for the greater good? WHO WILL WIN???

I needed more from this novel. Chapters were short and had little depth. The reasoning for this statement is because there is no conflict that went past two chapters. It was a conflict present and then solved. I wanted to keep hanging for a little while at times.  I wanted to see the story unfold and come together a little smoother. I would have seen the characters have a defined purpose in some chapters. With a little more seasoning in this novel, I feel that the rating could have been a little higher. 

Book Review Alert: The Player in Me

Author: Hezekiah Morris

Published: October 29, 2019

Publisher:Kindle 

ISBN: B072ZR1WN45

Rating: 5

  Review by:  Patrice  

Z is a man that any woman would want. Sexy, intelligent, gentleman, just everything. To put the icing on the cake he knows his skills in the bedroom. How can any woman resist him? But this is where the trouble starts. Z is juggling 3 ladies that we know of in this novel and keeping them all happy until he decides that it is time to settle down. Z decided that Sapphire is the lady that he wants in his corner. Other players in the game of life such as LaQuitta, Smok , and Deja all will have a say so in the relationship between Z and Sapphire. Who will be left in the end? What will happen when all the roads meet?

This book was a dozy. It kept me at the edge of my seat. When you think why is this character here or what is the purpose of this character, the next sentence or page answers that question. It's crazy how the characters are intertwined with each other and no one knows until you get to the end of the novel and things start to fall apart. The author leaves you with a cliffhanger that makes you go and read the second novel. The work of a skilled author. 

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