Cairo divides
his time between Jersey and California, and is the author of The Man Handler and
The Kat Trap. His many travels to Egypt are what inspired his pen name.
BPM: What makes you powerful as a writer? Where do you find your
inspiration?
My ability to write in both male/female voice, to mentally seduce, and create
erotic images in my reader's minds through words that leave a lasting impression
are what make me a powerful writer. My inspiration comes from the universe.
BPM:
Introduce us to your book, Daddy Long Stroke, and the main characters. Daddy Long Stroke is a voyeuristic look into the mind of a womanizer who
manipulates and seduces women by using what he's got--good looks, chiseled
physique, charisma, and sexual prowess--to get what he wants without remorse, or
regret. The main character in Daddy Long Stroke is the sexy
Alexander Maples a.k.a Daddy Long Stroke. Arrogant and self-indulged, he
is what every woman secretly craves in the bedroom--rough, rugged, and ravenous.
And he is always happy to deliver.
When it comes
to pleasing a woman, he knows no boundaries, leaving no area untouched, not even
her heart--or her wallet. But love is the last thing on his mind. Getting paid,
and whetting his sexual appetite are the only things that motivate this
salacious gigolo. And any woman trying to claim him finds herself on the
receiving of heartache, tears, and drama.
Dramatic, bold
and racy, Daddy Long Stroke uncovers the shocking and painful reality of
some men's belief systems about women and sex. Written in raw, graphic language,
Daddy Long Stroke is a cautionary tale of one man's insatiable thirst for sex
and his quest to bed down as many women he possibly can—no matter the costs,
and no matter who gets hurt in the process.
BPM: Are your characters from the portrayal of real people?
Although Daddy Long Stroke is a fictitious character, I'm sure many of us
know of someone who is like (or similar to) the main character in this book.
BPM: What specific situation or revelation prompted you to write your
book? Daddy Long Stroke was written for all the women who crave thick
chocolate, and the bad boys who serve it.
BPM: Who do you want to reach with your book and the message within?
I want to reach the sexually liberated and open-minded. The message in Daddy
Long Stroke is don't get emotionally attached to someone who is only looking for
no-strings attached sex. Bottom line, everyone who makes good love to you isn't
always gonna be good for you.
BPM: What do you think makes your book different from others on the
same subject?
Besides the fact that the sex scenes are on fire, what makes my book different
from others on the same subject is that I give it to readers rough and raw. It's
blunt, graphic, in your face dialogue. Period.
BPM:
Ultimately, what do you want readers to gain from your book?
Aside from great sex tips and a toe-curling, stimulating read, I want readers to
gain insight into their own sexual behaviors. For them to indulge their
sexualities respectfully. And to enjoy the sexual revolution responsibly!
Meet
YONDER - Author of What I do is TABOO. Yonder- the maker of the Taboo series, which started the movement of
Taboo Talk Raw and Uncut.
Ella:
Yonder, tell us how you got started in publishing. Has it been successful for
you?
My first book hit the streets and book stores in 2005. I have been writing for years and decided after reading some Zane that I would try my hand in the writing industry.
Once first book hit the street after I would do book signing folks would not leave. They would stick around for hours asking questions. Mostly about relationships and sex. This is how
Taboo Talk came about. This was the genius idea of my publicist and business partner Troy Rawlings. We started hosting events instead of just doing book signing, we would have it a local night spot or hotel ballroom, feed you and have live band such as Elliot Levine. Then after we break the ice, we would do questionnaire and have open forum about love, sex, relationship and anything in between.
Taboo Talk Raw and Uncut has gotten so popular that my publicist hosts an on line radio show in Los Angeles with 20,000 listeners per broadcast on
www.925kyhy.com
Ella: Tell us about your passion for writing. What legacy will your
writing leave society?
My passion for writing has not actually been released, there are at least 100 other books in me, ranging from erotic to self to mystery, I even have some spiritual books I am working on.
My legacy is for my two kids and my wife to finish there books. Publishing books will be the family business. This will be the legacy that will be carried on for future generations.
Ella: Please introduce you to- What I Do is Taboo. Tell
us about the stars of the books.
My characters are from portrayal of real people. There are three main characters in each book, you have Henson Phillip III.
He is your typical young man growing up in the sex crazed revolution, but he is not part of the culture. He is well read and educated with a good job, until his alter ego starts to disrupt his life by exploring everything Taboo. Maggie is the Diva that Maggie’s Madness explores. She is a housewife that is bored to death, so she starts to act out sexually by cheating on her husband and doing something’s that is truly breath taking.
The last character is Mr. Roarke, he has his own consulting firm, but his issue is he can’t make up his mind with the ladies; he is a born player that decides to start caring. But this gets him all emotional unavailable which takes him on a rollercoaster of wild sexual experiences with more women than he can handle.
Ella: What was the inspiration behind this series of adult themed books?
The inspiration to write this piece of work came from various directions. Including my own life.
Ella: Did you self-publish? What advice do you offer others coming into
publishing?
My first book I wrote in 40 days, second book 60, and third book one week. I did self publish my novels.
My most valuable lesson about the publishing industry is to learn how to play the game. Basically read and talk to as many people in the industry and always keep abreast on all aspects.
Here are some writers that inspired me, K.Lowery Moore, Jessica Tilles, Ronda
Rountree, T.L. Rawlings, Saundra Harris, Treasure Blue, J.Tremble, Melinda Robinson, and
T.T. Bridgeman.
Ella:
Yonder what's next for you? How can the readers get all of the books and
follow you online? Taboo Book 3 hit the stores on July 4, 2009. What I do is Taboo 4, and 5 will be out
soon in 2010. The Taboo Series is a seven book series. Here's a sneak peek at Taboo Book
3:
WHAT I DO IS TABOO III
introduction
A bowl of fruit – continued. Henson Phillips III- Finally gets to fulfill his fantasy, but will it corrupt him
completely?
Maggie Madness:
Maggie has lost it, she is out of control. She has help in the form of a college friend named
Quida. They have become a dynamic tag team exploring everything TABOO
Feenin:
Mr. Roarke continues his quest for sexual superiority. Along the way he wants to-do the right thing, but will he before his death. Mr. Roarke may not survive, the most intimate portrait of a player trying to change.
This will have you constantly feenin, sleepless, anxious and downright horny. Along the way you will find out why, all the characters act the way they do.
This is the most revealing of all Taboo series so far. Take a ride into intensity of growing up addicted to sex and with an ego bigger than you.
Website: www.whatidoistaboo.com
Caramel Vixen is a native of North Carolina, where she resides with her family. She also juggles being a full time student and computer lab tutor on her campus. Caramel's debut
novella “Office Affairs” was originally published in e-book format from Lady Leo Publishing. Ms. Vixen is extremely proud to announce that her “baby”
Office Affairs is now a novel available now from Xpress Yourself Publishing.
For more information on the BBW Erotica Princess visit www.caramelvixen84.webs.com
and www.officeaffairs.webs.com
Book Intro for Office Affairs: Plus size beauty, Allysia has accomplished a lot but yet she feels a void. Will she open her heart and accept love or will she only open her legs?
Davis is a single, hard working father. He lost his wife to cancer. Davis doesn't date. The one woman he wants won't give him the time of day. If Allysia would only open her heart to Davis, he would fill that void in her life.
“Office Affairs is a funny, erotic novel about love and the discovery of self worth!”
Michele Cameron, a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a graduate of
North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro with a B.S. degree in professional Writing and English Education.
Ms. Cameron currently teaches high school English in Orlando, Florida. Cameron’s first novel, Never Say Never an interracial deals with sexual harassment in the workplace (Genesis-Press, Inc.,
January, 2008) Her second novel, Moments of Clarity… touches on themes of adultery, adoption, and the betrayal of someone close to you and how to overcome the hurt.
(Genesis-Press, Inc. October 2008)
Her third novel titled When Lightning Strikes! - August 2009 and touches on the Brown vs. Board of education decision that ruled separate but equal in the school system is unconstitutional. Her second interracial novel titled, Unclear and Present Danger will be released February 2, 2010. This highly anticipated novel deals with the love between an African-American woman and Arab-American policeman living in New York City. It deals with the social question,
What is a true American?
When Lightning Strikes! a contemporary romance that sizzles from beginning to end deals with a deep, committed love triangle between one woman and two men. Grace foxfire had given up on ever finding the love of her life. A not so chance encounter in a nightclub in Atlanta whereas she literally falls into the arms of Livingston Lockhart. From the moment she set eyes on him she felt as if she had been struck by lightning. The icing on the cake was that he was an Omega Psi Phi fraternity brother to her play brother Jethro Newman. Grace’s life is complete with the reuniting of Jethro but he’s a changed man. Gone is the timid youngster who she grew up with and she finds herself fighting and having to come to terms with the special love she has always had in her heart for him. When Lightning Strikes!. deals with a woman who has to decide what to do if lightning does indeed strike twice for a woman and two wonderful men who cherish you and want to build a life with you. This realistic novel deals with the social themes of betrayal by in-laws, and coming to terms with baggage from an embarrassing childhood.
Ella: Are your characters portrayals of real people?
Yes and no. The main characters are fictitious but the setting and events cited in the novel are real. The setting is Lake City, South Carolina the birthplace of my parents. During the fifties, Reverend DeLaine, a minister and principal is the small suburb of Summerton initiated with Thurgood Marshall the petition that separate but equal school system is unconstitutional. After the KKK found out they burned his house down and the family moved to Lake City.
There his son B.B. DeLaine, met my parents and became their friend. I use Lake City as the setting because it is the home of my family ancestry and very dear to my heart.
Also I want to emphasize to readers that in order to make changes in the world and make it a better place you can live anywhere.
In the novel one of the social themes that I address is prescription drug addiction. One of the main characters fall into a deep depression after a tragedy and without warning becomes hooked on sleeping medication. This is a common occurrence in today’s society with all the daily stress of trying to cope and make it in today’s tough world. Another social them I deal with is family counseling. Every person that I know has baggage from childhood. Some more than others and this can stop one from being the happiest they can be in adulthood until they deal with the issues that haunt them.
Ella:
What was the most powerful chapter in the book for you?
The main character has a recurring dream. Every time there’s a loss of someone important to her in her lifetime she dreams the identical thing. In the novel she tries to warn her loved ones to be careful but they dismiss her worries. I think that there are times in every person’s life when they know that something bad is going to happen and because there isn’t concrete evidence people dismiss their fears.
Ella: Share with us your latest news or upcoming book releases.
My fourth novel Unclear and Present Danger-Genesis-Press, Inc. will be released February 1, 2010.
Solange Montgomery- an African American woman living in New York is the manager at Microsysterms Computer. She is happy and in love with Ali Marks, a New York City policeman who was born and bred in Brooklyn. Problems arise when Ali decides to follow his father’s dream and goes to Florida to enroll in sniper school. Meanwhile,
Solange becomes weary of traveling back and forth to visit him while trying to balance a career that she loves and hates as she has to deal with corporate downsizing because of the recession. The minute they seem to get things back on track when Ali’s relatives from Iraq visit. Ali is torn between his love for Solange and his mother as she seeks approval from family members that are strangers to him. The question, Is their love strong enough to withstand another crisis?
Ella: Who did you write this book for and why?
I write this novel for all the women in the world who have given up on finding Mr. Right. I write this novel for all the women in the world who refuse to settle down with Mr. Wrong. I write this novel for all women who feel they’ve been betrayed by relatives or someone you felt close to. I write this novel for all women who have become dependent on something and feel as if they can’t get rid of their demons. I write this novel for all people who have had a rough childhood and just can’t seem to let go of the demons. I write this novel because there is so much of me in it.
Ella: Tell us a little about your main characters. Who was your favorite and why?
Grace Foxfire, the heroine is a teacher in Atlanta. I also teach school. Grace has a love in her heart for children. Because of that I feel an affinity for her character. I don’t have any children but for some reason even when I’m not working I am surrounded by them. Grace leaves her job in order to recuperate from tragedy and somehow she finds herself raising another person’s child. I can see that in my future.
Livingston Lockhart loves Grace from the moment he laid eyes on her. He can’t believe that she’s single and swoops her up changing his life to be near her. I like a man that know what he wants and who he wants. His Alpha personality is to die for.
My favorite character is Jethro Newman. Not only is he a wonderful man like Livingston Lockhart but he doesn’t let a tragic childhood stop him from being a keeper.
Jethro Newman is a one of a kind man. He is Grace’s play brother and has always known that his love for her was not one of family but one for lovers. Despite his love for her, he steps aside because he puts her happiness in front of his. But when tragedy strikes he becomes her knight in shining armor saving her from all harm.
Review for WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES!
Cameron’s lovely story has an interesting twist, and readers will enjoy watching two beautiful and successful people find love at first sight and ask themselves if lightning dies indeed strike twice. This book will bring tears to your eyes and revive your belief in happily ever after.
Summary: When Grace Foxfire literally runs into Livingston Lockhart in an Atlanta nightclub, their chemistry sizzles. Eventually, they buy a home together and plan their storybook wedding, yet Livingston’s best friend and fraternity brother, Jet Newman, secretly wishes he was the one who held Grace’s heart.
The night before the wedding, disaster hits. With all hope lost, Grace must deal with greedy in-laws. Jet tries to help her get through her grief, but will his feelings for her be reciprocated? Will her sisterly love for him change into something more?
--- Four Stars given by Leslie Frohberg, Romantic Times
About
7:33 am the Movie – Spring 2011
“If
you think the goings on inside Capitol Hill are slippery, wait until you meet
Damion Eric Cross, bachelor extraordinaire.”
-- Monda Webb, Author,
7:33 am
7:33 am
is adapted from the urban romantic comedy by Monda Webb – it is Sex &
the City catches a Love Jones and then asks Why Did I Get
Married. It is a fresh, hip and compelling screenplay set in political and
power hungry
Washington
,
DC
. The audience is Best
Man.
In
a nutshell, two women are dating the same man and don’t know it - in a city
infamous for its imbalanced ratio of women to men. In a town that’s city
slick and country cool, the real drama unfolds when the two women find out about
one another despite the carefully-orchestrated mechanisms of the main male
character, Damion Eric Cross, who is undoubtedly at a crossroads as to what
woman to choose.
An
odyssey of sorts, the journey of the main characters in 7:33 am is
told from three different points of view (pov’s). The screenplay,
vividly written, captures the essence of man-sharing, relationship dynamics,
free will and the power of choice, comically, eloquently and without judgment.
Everyone - men and women, can relate to love, lust, betrayal and consequences
– which ultimately create our life lessons.
The
script is a virtual candy store for actors, and offers a range of simple to
complex multi-dimensional characters full of flaws and contagious life energy.
7:33 a.m. is funny, honest, unflinchingly real, and sure to make you run
the gamut of emotions, from laughter to anger to tears. You will definitely
holla out loud, as this story touches you in only ways you can relate to with
your own personal experiences.
The Movie Soundtrack
Promises to deliver an aesthetically audible adventure with upfront commitments
from: Raheem DeVaughn, Marcus Johnson, Shai, Dru Hill, Asheru, Temika Moore,
Jason Jasper, Jua Howard, Spur of the Moment and other notable musicians.
7:33 am the Movie
Directed by veteran short filmmaker Aimee Dixon, 7:33 am is her first
feature, and is sure to be the first of many featuring stimulating visuals and
compelling cinematography. The full-length independent feature is expected to be
released in the spring of 2011.
7:33 am the Book Soundtrack CD
The newly released 7:33 am has a new cd soundtrack with hot new artists, such as Marcus Johnson, Temika Moore, Jason Jasper & Jua, who will also be on the soundtrack for 7:33 am the movie. Check 'em out.
Kanika A. Reese,
The Matchless Novelist, debuts in the literary field with her fast paced, drama filled, heart wrenching novel entitled
Disillusion. True to life characters and art of description, mixed with a gift of storytelling and poetic expression, encompass a writing style uniquely her own and unlike anyone else’s in the
Urban Fiction genre. With talent recognized by others and at first not by herself, Reese decided to follow her leads. With the guidance of her mentor,
author Michelle Larks, and a few others along the way, she completed the necessary steps and became a published author.
For years, becoming a published author was just a mere dream.
Reese attended Wenonah High School in Birmingham , Alabama and Alabama State University in Montgomery , Alabama . She resides in Birmingham , Alabama and is diligently working on the final sequel Disillusion Too? She strongly encourages individuals to find and follow their dreams and passions. She says, “Think, act, do. Don’t let anyone stop you,” echoes her key to success.
DISILLUSION by Kanika A. Reese
When things appear to be real, they're usually a form of...Disillusion.
Haelo Barring...a successful young lady trying to find her way in mainstream America in the South. Birmingham , Alabama to be exact.
Tarion Anderson...Haelo's former live-in lover that hasn't accepted the fact that their relationship is over.
Immensely surrounded by the drama that unfolds in their lives, Haelo and company find themselves shifting away from their goals and dreams. Will Tarion ever be able to forgive himself for the destructive path he paved? Can Haelo bear the true meaning of her name? The Universe provides pertinent information -if only they choose to listen.
Q: Kanika, I like the book intro above! What inspired you to write this story?
All I can say is LIFE inspired the writing of this novel.
Q: What issues in today's society have you addressed in the book, Disillusion?
Several issues in today’s society dominate the storyline for Disillusion such as domestic violence, the importance of interpersonal relationships, suicide, depression, cancer, death, addiction, financial disasters, office politics, decision making and more.
Q. What impact will
Disillusion have on the community?
I think Disillusion will have a drastic impact on the community in a positive way. Disillusion will hopefully help people identify more with themselves and in turn help individuals make better decisions in life. Life’s a bit rough for most of us especially during this recession so optimistically Disillusion will help people get through these trying times while not loosing faith or giving up despite the unexpected.
Q: Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp and share?
There is a strong need for interpersonal relationships. I want readers to know and understand that lying or hiding the truth doesn’t result in positive outcomes. Be true to yourself and be truthful to others.
Q: What sets your book apart from other books in your genre?
Disillusion is a novel whereas the characters tell their own story. I allowed the characters to speak and live their own lives; Lives they created and not created by the author. Disillusion has some of the most relatable and realistic characters readers have ever seen. This sets Disillusion a part from others in the same genre. Plus it will hopefully reveal a different side of Birmingham, Alabama ’s urban life.
Q: Do you write full time? Describe your writing schedule for our readers.
Yes I write full time. I start early and end late. I write in 2-3 hour increments, about 3-4 times a day. When the story presents itself to me the words flow, I just have to type it out. I don’t do outlines but I do keep a detailed spreadsheet which details such information as chapter titles, page count, starting and ending word count and the number of words written per day. This spreadsheet helps me to keep track of and actually see my progress.
A
native of South Carolina and founder of Diamond Publishing, Love K. began
writing at the tender age of nine in the fourth grade when her very first story
was 1 out of 5 stories chosen out of the fourth and fifth grade class to be
produced and illustrated by the local high school’s senior art class. She
continued to write poems and short stories throughout her young life while
starting B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Book Club. Then while working on her second
degree in Healthcare Administration, she decided to tackle her long term dream
of writing a novel. Love K. has the gifted ability to capture the
reader’s attention from the first paragraph to the last line of the
story.
P$Y Power: A Price to Pay by Love Kennedy
This compelling novel is very captivating from beginning to end. Through the
lives of three conniving women with upsetting pasts, we get to see a different
outlook on women hustling men; when ordinarily we are only exposed to the
luxuries that come from it. The story provokes several different emotions
throughout the story with its strong character development. These girls are
unpredictable and fascinating. Their past history to their current dealings will
make you hungry for the knowing the fate of their future.
Ella: Please introduce us to your book, P$Y
Power: A Price to Pay.
Three call girls from the Diamond Palace are on their grind to the fullest by
living the street life of chasing money. They accomplish their get-money schemes
while fulfilling their victims most anticipated fantasy…a threesome. What man
doesn’t want part in that? These girls are highly skilled professionals in the
game who knows the power of their P$Y. Beauty, brains, and a feisty attitude are
a deadly combination when running game. Question is…Will this
combination work for them or against them?
When fate forces evil from the past to resurface, sultry secrets of lies and
deception are revealed, exposing true identities and causing tragic encounters
that will shock everyone. Ride through the Carolina streets with Precious, Baby
Doll, and Sassy as they take you through the ups and downs of being a true girl
in the game. Find out what drives their motivation for deceit and wealth.
Survival is the number one rule in this game of life…but that too has a price
to pay!
Ella:
Who did you write this book for?
This book was written for anyone that enjoy good books with great storylines
that keep their attention with unpredictable characters.
Ella: What issues in today’s society have you addressed in the
book?
The issue of today’s society of gold digging women that have the motto of
‘using what they have to get what they want’ was addressed in this book. It
shows how easy it is for women to manipulate men in order to get the things they
want and desire. It’s an easy thing to do but is it a good thing to do?
Ella: Are your characters from the portrayal of real
people?
Yes and No. This is a fictional novel. None of the characters are real people.
However, a lot of their backgrounds and some of the things they go through are a
compilation of a couple of different people with an interesting twist.
Ella: Is there a message in your book that you want readers to
grasp and share?
Yes. The message I want readers to grasp is basically the subtitle of the novel:
A price to pay. So many people live their life never thinking about the
consequences of their actions. Whether good or bad, you will pay the
price.
Ella: What is the best piece of advice you would give an aspiring
author?
WRITE, WRITE, WRITE! Never give up and learn all you can about the publishing
business.
P$Y Power: A Price to Pay by Love Kennedy
ISBN-10: 0615218776
Adult Fiction
JOURNEY TO SURRENDER
by Hazel Mills
JOURNEY TO SURRENDER by Hazel Mills
Ahmad and Nikki Jacobs are the picture perfect couple. They began their love affair as college sweethearts. Now, they are married, live in the biggest and most beautiful home on their street, and drive the finest cars money can buy. Ahmad is the most successful attorney in the state and Nikki gave up her career as a teacher to become a stay at home mom; raising her daughters and lunching with her girlfriends several times a week.
But what appears to be picture perfect from the outside of this three- story brownstone is very different from the real drama that is happening on the inside.
Nikki’s painful past and Ahmad’s irresponsible behavior has led them down a road that takes many tragic turns. Shannon, Nikki’s younger sister, has her own plans for Ahmad. Lies, deception and murder all take their toll on this already struggling marriage.
Can this couple get to a loving and trusting place in their relationship or has the collateral damage ruined it for life?
MEET THE CHARACTERS: Nikki is the quintessential girl next door with brains, beauty and a big heart. She leaves Mobile, Alabama for college life far away from home on the campus of Georgetown University. But no matter how hard she tries, she can't get away from her painful past. Nikki wants to love and be loved but is afraid that if she lets anyone in, she'll be hurt again.
Ahmad has it going on at every level and has his pick of women. He is one of the rising basketball stars for the Georgetown Hoyas but his time on the court is cut short by an awful tragedy. Ahmad is a good guy who constantly makes irresponsible choices that at one point, almost cost him everything.
Shannon, Nikki's emotionally damaged younger sister, also moves to the nation's capital to further her education at nearby Howard University. Both sisters share the same twisted family secret but deal with it differently. Shannon is on a mission to get as much as she can, by any means necessary. Her destructive behavior leaves everyone in her path shell-shocked.
Author, Hazel Mills' Bio:
African American Literary Award nominated author, Hazel Mills, knew that she wanted to be a writer from the moment she penned the first words of a poem titled “A Tree” when she was in the third grade. Even though she majored in business at the University of Alabama, writing continued to be her first love.
Hazel’s short erotic fiction has been published in Playgirl Magazine’s Erotic Encounters (January 2007 issue) and in Best Lesbian Love Stories: New York City, edited by Simone Thorne (November 2006, Alyson Books). She is also one of the contributing authors to the award-winning anthology, Mocha Chocolate: Taste A Piece of Ecstasy, edited by Shani Greene-Dowdell.
Hazel’s debut collection of critically acclaimed erotic short stories, Bare Necessities: Sensuous Tales of Passion (April 2008, Xpress Yourself Publishing) was awarded the honor of “Best Erotica” given by African Americans On The Move Bookclub at their 2009 national conference. Lady Leo Publishing has also published some of her short stories in ebook format.
She is a contributing author to the highly anticipated upcoming release, The Triumph of My Soul: The Breakthrough, edited by Elissa Gabrielle (2010) Hazel’s new book, Journey To Surrender, was released in September 2009 by Xpress Yourself Publishing.
Hazel is a regular columnist for Black Pearls Magazine.
K. Lowery Moore is the author of the sizzling novel,
When I'm Loving You and the poetry book, Moments in Love: Reflections through Poetic
Expressions. Born Katina Anjanette Moore, this author and poet is a native of Washington, DC currently residing in Temple Hills of Prince George’s County, MD with her two sons. As a summa cum laude honor graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Marketing, from Strayer University.
Since the release of When I’m Loving You in 2007, K. Lowery Moore has participated in several book signing events and her book was selected as book of the month for local book clubs.
She was interviewed on Harambee Radio, an internet radio show, and appeared on a local Washington, DC Cable Television show called, Success Filled Living. This interview segment aired in May 2008.
Moments in Love: Reflections through Poetic Expressions was released in May 2008.
She continues to share her poetry at various venues in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and is scheduled to be a part of the Congressional Black Caucus on Thursday,
September 25, 2008 as a participating poet. She is the founder of So Sophisticated Publications, an independent publishing company, which she established to publish and maintain control over her work.
Ella: Introduce us to your book When I'm Loving You. When I'm Loving You is a little more than a romance novel. It is a story of three best friends overcoming major obstacles in their lives in order to pursue the healthy, loving relationship they deserve. Despite their personal struggles, these women live passionately and stand on faith.
Natasha gets a second chance at love after the tragic loss of her only child, but will pursuing this love be worth the fight? Dianne is happily married until she becomes the stepmother of a child she didn't know existed. Consequently, are there any unresolved issues from the past that will threaten her marriage? Lynda finally realizes that she can focus and love only one man, but will her "love them and leave them" ways catch up with her?
Walk the journey with these three women as they deal with matters of the heart while enduring the hardships of marriage,
motherhood and love. You will cheer these women on as you read how Natasha copes with her pain, how Dianne deals with uncertainty and how Lynda tries to let go of her promiscuity. This provocative story about love and relationships will definitely leave you wanted more!
Ella:
So is most of your story true?
The story is based on some actual events that happened to me or around me; however, a large portion of it written from fantasy. I am a day dreamer so for instance, I would meet a guy and I would write a chapter or two about how I think it would be if we got together. That's how I came up with most of the story, from fantasizing. Most of my characters, especially the male characters, are a blend of people that I've come in contact with and they left an impact on my life both positive and negative.
Ella: What about the female characters? Are they based on actual people?
Now this is an interesting question to answer. I based my three main characters, Natasha, Dianne and Lynda on different aspects of myself. Almost as if I have a split personality.
:Ella: Who are some of your favorite authors?
I am a huge fan of mainly contemporary and romance authors. My favorite authors are Terry McMillan, Mary B. Morrison, the late Bebe Moore Campbell, and Michael Baisden, although he doesn't write books right now. Those authors have heavily influenced my career. I've recently discovered some romance authors that I enjoy and they are Francis Ray, Brenda Jackson and Wayne Jordan.
Ella: Are there any books that you've read that have influenced your life?
Oh my goodness yes. I remember reading Iyanla Vanzant's book, In the Meantime, and I felt like a different person by the time I was done. It made me take a deep look into my soul. Then A few years ago, I was feeling down about my job and life in general and a co-worker purchase a book for my birthday and it was called, Your Best Life Now, by Joel Osteen. That book is what gave me the courage and strength to really pursue my dream as an author. And finally, The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter. I probably wouldn't have pursued publishing my book myself if it wasn't for this manual.
Ella: Why did you decide to Self-Publish?
I decided to self-publish for a variety a reasons. Mainly, I wanted my own business, so I figured I would set up my own publishing company in order to pursue becoming a published author. To be honest, when I first wrote my book, it was never my intention to submit my manuscript to a major publishing company. I want a play to be adapted from my manuscript so I can see my work on stage. I always tell my friends that I don't want to be a "shelf" author. With that I mean, an author that just has books on the shelf just for people to read. I want to see my characters on a stage or on the movie screen.
:Ella: Do you have plans to write for film?
Oh absolutely! The person I want to bring my characters to life is Tyler Perry. Also, my sister is an independent film maker. I would like for her to bring my characters to life as well.
Ella: What is next on the menu for K. Lowery Moore?
I am currently giving my first book, When I'm Loving You, a complete make-over. I've learned so much since I published the book in November 2007 that I want to implement some of the things I've learned. I love that book so much that I am willing to keep rewriting it until I see those characters on someone's stage or on film. That is my goal, period.
I am also working on the sequel to When I'm Loving You. I know a lot of people are waiting and I don't want those readers who have enjoyed my work to forget about me. I plan to release the sequel early next year.
A non-fiction, women's inspirational book and another poetry project is on the way as well in
2010.
Ella: Is there anything else that you want your audience to know about you?
Yes, I want everyone to know that I am very passionate about the stories and poems I write. I am an author who writes from a positive perspective on love and life in general. It will always be my mission to motivate and uplift others.
More importantly, I am a survivor of gun violence. The day I got hit by a stray bullet that missed my spine by less than one-inch, was the day the Lord spoke to me and let me know that my purpose here was not over. That no matter how hard I feel life is, I have to keep believing and keep standing on faith. There is a song that I listen to whenever I feel down and it's "Victory" by Yolanda Adams on the Gospel Soundtrack. In that song she says that "You can't tell me that God isn't real, 'cause I got the victory and that's why I am still here." Just those words, "I'm still here," means so much to me. So no matter what I'm going through, I keep in my mind, that I have the victory from God and it is my calling, through my writing, to let others know they do as well.
"Success begins with the courage to make a difference." - K. Lowery Moore
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Introduce us to your book, Daddy Long Stroke, and the main characters. 
Meet
YONDER - Author of What I do is TABOO. Yonder- the maker of the Taboo series, which started the movement of
Taboo Talk Raw and Uncut. 
Ella:
Yonder what's next for you? How can the readers get all of the books and
follow you online?
Michele Cameron, a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a graduate of
North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro with a B.S. degree in professional Writing and English Education.
Ms. Cameron currently teaches high school English in Orlando, Florida. Cameron’s first novel, Never Say Never an interracial deals with sexual harassment in the workplace (Genesis-Press, Inc.,
January, 2008) Her second novel, Moments of Clarity… touches on themes of adultery, adoption, and the betrayal of someone close to you and how to overcome the hurt.
(Genesis-Press, Inc. October 2008) 
Ella:
What was the most powerful chapter in the book for you? 
In
a nutshell, two women are dating the same man and don’t know it - in a city
infamous for its imbalanced ratio of women to men. In a town that’s city
slick and country cool, the real drama unfolds when the two women find out about
one another despite the carefully-orchestrated mechanisms of the main male
character, Damion Eric Cross, who is undoubtedly at a crossroads as to what
woman to choose. 
Kanika A. Reese,
The Matchless Novelist, debuts in the literary field with her fast paced, drama filled, heart wrenching novel entitled
Disillusion. True to life characters and art of description, mixed with a gift of storytelling and poetic expression, encompass a writing style uniquely her own and unlike anyone else’s in the
Urban Fiction genre. With talent recognized by others and at first not by herself, Reese decided to follow her leads. With the guidance of her mentor,
author Michelle Larks, and a few others along the way, she completed the necessary steps and became a published author.
For years, becoming a published author was just a mere dream. 
Q. What impact will
Disillusion have on the community? 
A
native of South Carolina and founder of Diamond Publishing, Love K. began
writing at the tender age of nine in the fourth grade when her very first story
was 1 out of 5 stories chosen out of the fourth and fifth grade class to be
produced and illustrated by the local high school’s senior art class. She
continued to write poems and short stories throughout her young life while
starting B.L.E.S.S.E.D. Book Club. Then while working on her second
degree in Healthcare Administration, she decided to tackle her long term dream
of writing a novel. Love K. has the gifted ability to capture the
reader’s attention from the first paragraph to the last line of the
story. 
Ella:
Who did you write this book for? 
JOURNEY TO SURRENDER by Hazel Mills
Author, Hazel Mills' Bio:
K. Lowery Moore is the author of the sizzling novel,
When I'm Loving You and the poetry book, Moments in Love: Reflections through Poetic
Expressions. Born Katina Anjanette Moore, this author and poet is a native of Washington, DC currently residing in Temple Hills of Prince George’s County, MD with her two sons. As a summa cum laude honor graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Marketing, from Strayer University. 
Ella:
So is most of your story true?
