The Ex-Files by Victoria Christopher Murray BOOK REVIEWER: Tyora Moody About two to three years ago, Victoria Christopher Murray released a book titled Grown Folks Business. This novel was perfectly time around the controversy of “down-low” men in the African-American community. The protagonist from Grown Folks Business, Sheridan Hart, returns in the book, The Ex-Files. [...]
Color Me Butterfly by L.Y. Marlow Amazon Rating: 4 by Tavares S. Carney A Blessing and A Curse In this no-holds barred memoir, L.Y. Marlow does an excellent job of drawing readers into the pain of her past. Color Me Butterfly is filled with vivid scenarios entailing physical and emotional abuse at the hands of [...]
The Things We Do For Love by Xavier Knight Amazon Rating: 4 Review by Tavares S. Carney “As We Lay” If I had to give a one-line summation of Xavier Knight’s The Things We Do For Love it would be “What we do in the dark will definitely come to light.” With his re-entry to [...]
He’s Saved But Is He For Real by Kimberley Brooks Amazon Rating: 5 Review by Tavares S. Carney – Inspire, Motivate & Encourage Wait For Love, You’ll Get Your Chance This is the continuation of Kim Brooks’ He’s Fine But Is He Saved?, where friends Michelle, Liz and Sandy continue their quest for love. In [...]
Them by Nathan McCall Review by Tavares S. Carney Amazon Rating: 4.5 Gentrification (dictionary.com) – the buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, thus improving property values but often displacing low-income families and small businesses.
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
