eBook Special Alert! A Rumble in VA & Another Rumble (Two Book Set) By Rayven Skyy

This urban novel depicts the life of Milton “Milk” Woodhouse and the turbulent relationship with his girlfriend, Sabrina Wright. A constant battle to sustain his hustle in the streets of seven cities becomes a more complex task, as a new hustler from Florida orchestrates a low-key takeover. Lust, betrayal, disloyalty, selfishness, and greed all fuel an imminent explosion as these events unfold-setting the stage for “A Rumble In VA”!

The everyday hustle in the streets of the seven cities as it pertains to Milton “Milk” Woodhouse comes to a halt as he recovers from the gun shot wound that almost claimed his life. Milk’s most recent brush with death forces him to re-evaluate not only his street credibility, but also his relationship with estranged ex-wife, Sabrina Wright, whom soon finds out that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Old scores are settled with new vendettas on the horizon which ignites the fire for “Another Rumble”!

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For more information on author Rayven Skyy, please visit www.rayvenskyybooks.com

Happy Memorial Day!

The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.  ~Thomas Campbell

Literary Community Mourns the Loss of Barbara Kydd Graves, Wife of Black Enterprise Founder

Barbara Graves, the wife of Black Enterprise Founder Earl Graves Sr., has passed away at the age of 74.

Black Enterprise is a monthly magazine published in the U.S.

Black Enterprise, which describes itself as “the premier business news and investment resource for African-Americans” made its debut in 1970 and has a readership of over 3 million.

Learn more about Black Enterprise and the history of the publication by visiting, www.blackenterprise.com

Ka’rii Literary Entertainment offers condolences to her family.  Our prayers and thoughts go out to her family and loved ones during this time of loss.

 

Recommended Read: Maintenance Man II- Money, Politics And Sex…Everyone Has A Price By Michael Baisden

One of the most successful self-published male authors, Michael Baisden latest literary offering, Maintenance Man II from Baisden Publishing LLC.

Maintenance Man II

Money, Politics And Sex…Everyone Has A Price

In “Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex…Everyone Has A Price” Baisden builds upon the saga of his former main character, Malcolm Tremell, a gigolo who first came to life in Baisden’s 1999 release “The Maintenance Man.” “The Maintenance Man” saw the author gain notoriety for unapologetically disclosing the lifestyle of a man who rendezvoused for pay with married women. The original “Maintenance Man” followed a litany of releases, including “Men Cry In The Dark,” “God’s Gift To Women”, “Do Men Know What They Want” and solidified his stance as one of the most successful self-published male authors on the literary scene.

With “Maintenance Man II,” Baisden broadens the storyline as Tremell comes out of retirement to not only rebuild his contact list of high-end female clientele, but also franchise a male escort service worldwide. Intrigue, drama and danger quickly come into play when Tremell liaisons with the wife of a powerful and corrupt Republican senator. When they unwittingly uncover the senator’s underhanded deal with the powerful Kross brothers for political control, Tremell will have to tap his military training and street smarts to not only save his life, but also those closest to him.

Baisden, once again educates as he entertains, brilliantly engaging his readers. Utilizing Malcolm Tremell as the ultimate Renaissance man protagonist, he brazenly unveils several harsh and dark realities behind the current political process. He skillfully touches on some of the most critical political issues to date, including voter suppression as well as corporate greed, seamlessly interspersing them between a romantic and politically charged plot. The novel’s tone is captivating and inviting, whisking the reader into a non-stop escapade of sex, action and adventure.

After years of being out of the gigolo lifestyle, Malcolm has to rebuild his list of contacts and high-end clientele. But he still has his good looks, his Rolodex, and his reputation. This time he vows that nothing will stand in his way of getting back on top and creating a franchise of escort services worldwide. He disguises his gigolo lifestyle as a nightclub owner in Miami—the perfect cover to mix business with pleasure.

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African-American Literature & History: Phillis Wheatley, First African-American Poet & First African-American Woman To Publish Her Writing

Born in West Africa in 1753, Phillis Wheatley was the author of the first book of poetry by an African-American, published in London in 1773.

Wheatley was named for the slave ship, the Phillis, that brought her to Boston on 11 July 1761, and the Wheatley family who purchased her from the slave trader John Avery.

John Wheatley was a prominent Boston merchant with a wholesale business, real estate, warehouses, wharfage, and the schooner London Packet. Susannah Wheatley was an ardent Christian and admirer of George Whitefield. A frail child between seven and eight years old, Phillis was chosen to be a domestic servant and companion to Mrs. Wheatley in her later years. Although she spoke no English upon her arrival in this country, she soon proved to be a precocious learner, and was tutored by the Wheatley’s daughter Mary in English, Latin, history, geography, religion, and the Bible in particular. She was treated more as a member of the family than a servant or slave, and her education was that of a young woman in an elite Boston family. She was particularly well-acquainted with the classics, the Bible, and contemporary works, especially those of Alexander Pope, and these influences are readily apparent in her writing.

Prior Phillis Wheatley’s book’s debut, her first published poem, “On Messrs Hussey and Coffin,” appeared in 1767 in the Newport Mercury. In 1770, her elegy on the death of George Whitefield, a celebrated evangelical Methodist minister who had traveled through the American colonies, drew international attention and the particular interest of Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon. Whitefield had been the Countess’s personal chaplain.

Wheatley published numerous individual poems in addition to her book, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, but a proposed second volume of poetry never appeared, and the manuscript was lost after her death in 1784.

 

Monday’s Quote

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.  ~Thomas Gray

 

 

 

 

Author Spotlight: Jamila Gomez

“Birthday Girl”, A story filled with suspense, drama, and secret betrayal.

“A birthday weekend filled with drama and suspense gives a strong lesson of ‘A sheep in wolves clothing…”

For Elisha Miles it was extra special. She was turning 30 and ready to party. Considering she’d not celebrated her birthday since childhood, Elisha had no idea what was in store for her. Not just for the night, but for the entire weekend.

She had one wish for her birthday…Dante, whom she had been crushing for as long as she could remember. But when he makes an appearance at Elisha’s surprise birthday party planned by her best friends Mika and Julie, little did anyone know that his appearance wasn’t the only surprise of the weekend. Not just for Elisha, but for other seemingly innocent bystanders.

Author Jamila Gomez gives you the inside scoop on the twists and turns of Elisha weekend. Will all the truth come out for the Birthday Girl?

~About The Author~

Chicago born Jamila Gomez, wrote her first poem at the age of 17 as a means of coping with the death of her grandmother.

Following high school, Jamila attended college where she majored in English.  In college she took courses geared towards creative writing.  Jamila would eventually develop an interest in writing poetry. While in college three of Jamila’s poems were published in the school’s literary magazine.

Following her schooling, Jamila maintained her passion for poetry and continued to write, hoping for the opportunity to one day become a published poet. Along the way, she managed to become a freelance editor. Some of Jamila’s editing projects include, “Secret Covers” for Timothy Hill and “Seven Days, Seven Nights: More Skeletons Revealed” for L’Mignon.

In the summer of 2011, Jamila managed to self-publish a collection of her own poetry in a book entitled, “Pure Confessions”. The book contains 25 poems she had written in a three-year timeframe. She has also written a novella, entitled “Birthday Girl”. The novella was published under One Karma Publishing. Currently, she works as a freelance copy editor and proofreader.

What inspired you to write your first book? I wrote “Birthday Girl” in December of 2010. I was thinking of a great way to celebrate my 29^th birthday, which would be the following month. I’d wanted to celebrate around most closest friends and do something I’d never done, go places I’d never been, and have a huge party. Therefore, I wrote my plans down on paper and thought it may make for a good story. Elisha, the story’s main character, is very loosely based on me. Her best friends, Mika and Julie, are based on two of my friends.

If you had to go back and do it all over, is there any aspect of your novel or getting it published that you would change? The only thing I wish I could change is the detail. I oftentimes struggle with character development, and my story lacks a little of that. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Do you have any advice for other writers? If you have dreams, pursue them. Don’t let fear interfere with the plans God has for you. Everyone has a story to tell and you never know the souls you may be able to reach and touch through your ambition or your story. I would also say do your research. Investigate any and every avenue you can about writing and publishing, as there are many ways to get your story to readers. Choose the best route for you and go for it. Never give up.

What do you do when you are not writing? When I’m not writing, I’m editing. So, in a sense, I’m always writing. I do enjoy traveling, spending time with family, music, movies, cooking, and doing puzzles.

For more about about Jamila Gomez, her future project and her editorial work, please visit her website www.jamilagomez.com

Purchase “Birthday Girl” by visiting www.onekarmapublishing.com

 

 

Literary Community Mourns the Loss of Award Winning Romance Author Monica Jackson

RT Book Reviews is reporting that award-winning romance author Monica Jackson has sadly passed away.

Ka’rii Literary Entertainment offers condolences to her family.  Our prayers and thoughts go out to her family during this time of loss.

Visit the late Monica Jackson’s website for a list of her written works

New Release: “Dating Jordan”

From One Karma Publishing, “Dating Jordan” by Marques Lewis

~Synopsis~

After finding out her boyfriend cheated on her with her bestfriends cousin, Kelly Carter travels back to her past to Kettlesburg Texas.

Forced to date again, she meets Jordan and learns the hard way what it’s like to date someone that lives on the other side of the tracks. Not only is he an African-American, he doesn’t have a high school diploma, and lost his parents at an early age.

Now a statistic, Jordan was never taught the steps to success. After Jordan and Kelly’s friendship develops into an unplanned love affair, they are faced with more than just being a part of two different worlds.

Can their love affair withstand the challenges faced with interracial love?

Available Now From One Karma Publishing www.onekarmapublishing.com