Book Review: Prodigal by Zaria Garrison
Posted on January 27, 2010
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Prodigal by Zaria Garrison
Review by Tavares S. Carney
Not Double the Fun
Zaria Garrison introduces us to Phylicia Morgan and Phoebe Cox, twin sisters with an estranged relationship. Phylicia is a stay-at-home, wife and mother to the Reverend Gary Morgan. Phoebe is financially stable and seems to be living the American dream. Phylicia, on the other hand, is a flighty diva, the go for broke type that loves to keep up with the Jones’, or in this case, the Morgans.
The plot thickens when the twins’ mother falls ill, taking a turn for the worse, and asks Phylicia to call Phoebe home. When Phoebe gets to Brown Bottom, painful feelings resurface for both of the twins. Phylicia can’t help but sense that something is awry when mystery teen, Pharrah, shows up on her door step. Phoebe’s jealousy overcomes her to the point where all she can do is think of how she can have the life her sister has, including her man, the Reverend Gary.
INTERVIEW | Bernard Boulton
Posted on January 21, 2010
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Bernard, describe yourself for our visitors.
I am 42 year old man who loves to read and who has had a desire to write and publish since I was a boy. I was born and raised in Cleveland and I have lived in Mississippi, West Virginia, Virginia and Texas. I am married and I have one son. I’ve been a preacher for twenty five years and a pastor for eleven years. My purpose in writing is to encourage, edify and entertain my reader with a story that is real and relevant.
Tips For Living Victoriously in 2010
Posted on January 14, 2010
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Tips For Living Victoriously in 2010
by Rev. Tresmaine R. Grimes. PhD
To live victoriously in 2010, we must get in line with God’s will for our lives. If we do not line up with God’s will for us, we will spend our year “beating the air” and accomplishing nothing of value. Every woman’s goal for 2010 should be that she NEVER wastes another second of time on things that are not going to produce ZOE, the God-kind of life.
Literary Breakthrough Conference Provides Authors Access to Book Industry Professionals
Posted on January 11, 2010
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Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) — The Literary Breakthrough Conference, held Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houston, Texas in conjunction with the National Black Book Festival, gives authors unprecedented access to book industry professionals in three major fields: literary agents, publishers and marketers.
At this all-day event, top book industry experts will share information and strategies on how authors can make their literary breakthrough and turn their existing or future book(s) into a bestseller.
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