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Stolen Grace by Patricia M. Muhammad
Penelope Moreau is a Creole courtier in 18th century Versailles, France. She searches frantically for a paper containing a clue as to who actually committed the royal theft. Once this is proven, the evidence would refute her brother’s, Armand’s, alleged complicity in the crime. Pierre LeMercier is also an aristocrat of the king’s court and…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 3
Check out the third episode below where we discuss the role of poverty and home in Eve and the Faders. DISCLAIMER: the video may contain spoilers. Previous Episodes: Episode 1 Episode 2
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True Intentions by Magda L.
What would you do if you were offered a great money opportunity? One that came at the expense of your relationship with your family and self respect? This is the story of Carlandra Boodoo. A freshly nineteen-year-old full-time massage student witnessing the money struggles of her Trinidadian mother and downfall of her older brother from…
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Camille Cabrera and the Courageous Coward by Camille Cabrera
Guest article by Camille Cabrera Hues of psychedelic greens, blues, purples, oranges, and brown illuminate the screen. Hand-sketched with care and breathed into the youthful memory of an international audience. Scooby-Doo instantly captured my attention. As a child, my father introduced me to an inquisitive group of gangly teenagers and their lovable constantly scared Great…
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Patricia M. Muhammad, author of The Speakeasy Murders
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I first considered myself a writer when I wrote and published my academic research papers in widely known periodicals. What have you written so far? I have written 19 novels in multiple genres: science-fiction/fantasy, contemporary romance crossover, mystery/detective and historical romance. Do you work to an outline or…
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Holding Space for the Revolution: 5 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader in 2021
Originally published by Berneta L. Haynes at Evolving Man Project. COVID-19. The social uprising. The Capitol riot. Ongoing police violence. The kids are still in cages, and Biden’s probably going to finish Trump’s border wall. The Derek Chauvin trial. Candace Owens’ edges are still struggling. To say the least, there’s a lot going on. If…
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Cendrine Marrouat and David Ellis, authors of Rhythm Flourishing
What inspires you to write? Cendrine Marrouat: Life and the lessons I learn from experiences — good or bad. David Ellis: I try to take a little from everything and everywhere. A lot of my inspiration comes from my own passions, I think that if you have varied interests then you will never run out…
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The Speakeasy Murders by Patricia M. Muhammad
It is the roaring ’20s in Chicago. The federal government enacts the Volstead Act. This does not stop the activities of the underground world, both in the colored and white side of town. Helen Williams is an astute, but bashful upper-class colored detective who wields her heirloom magnifying glass more than she brandishes a gun.…
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Mirror of Desire by Ananta Govinda
Kastuba, a Paladin of Light, stands on the edge of an unfathomable labyrinth. Hidden inside is the mysterious woman of his dreams. His spiritual training has led him to the verge of the highest achievement, the axis of the universe which connects all worlds. But does Kastuba dare to throw that away for a quest…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 2
In case you missed it, I officially launched a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal, in February! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we tackle an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders and Alphas. Check out the second episode below where we discuss the role of wit…
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