Saturday, November 28, 2020

2020 #170-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ Sparkle Riley,



Sparkle Riley, a self-published Author from Rosedale, MD. Sparkle is a creative and visual Storyteller of Short Urban Fiction. Her Genre consists of Romance, Crime, Suspense and Psychological Thrillers. Miss. Sparkle began her writing journey in the Summer of 2019. Primarily in the short Fiction category. Miss. Sparkle has interviewed for Stephanie Larkin's Television Show, Between the Covers, very early in her career. She has appeared in countless Author Interviews, Podcasts and Broadcasts to date. Miss. Sparkle is very dedicated and known in her local community as well. She has appeared in her own Book Signing Events, Art Gallery Shows and Black Author Expos. In her day life, she a very polite and caring, frontline Healthcare Worker. A single mother to two beautiful children. Sparkle aspires to write and produce screenplays. In her spare time, she writes poetry, songs and loves to paint! All of her book links can be found at Amazon.com.


 

2020 #169-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Nicole Peltier Lewis

 


Nicole Peltier Lewis is a lifelong educator and a life coach. Her passion is to see people reach their full potential. The author of two children's books, I Love Saturdays and most recently Amazingly Happy Things, her main characterCiana is creative, energetic and full of life. Through her books, she hopes to teach young people to see the value in those things in life that are invaluable like family, memories and experiences. She resides with her husband and two sons in Maryland

Amazingly Happy Things
Do you have memories that make you Amazingly Happy? Ciana does. In Amazingly Happy Things, Ciana imagines in vivid detail the events, people, and things that make her Amazingly Happy. Check out her story and the lively illustrations, see what brings her joy and makes her grateful- both big and small




Contact: Nicole Peltier Lewis

Email: peltier.lewis@gmail.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D2389CJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0


2020 #168- UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Tracy Gray



     Tracy Gray was born on the South Side of Chicago. At the age of 9, writing became the creative form through which she expressed her feelings, thoughts and emotions. That love affair with written words has continued throughout the years.

     Her first two novels, Thug’s Passion and Heartbreak, then Payne propelled her towards success in the urban Lit genre and established her as a talented and gifted storyteller. Her third novel, For the Love of GoGo helped her to demonstrate and showcase her ability to bring romantic stories to life. Her fourth novel, Keeping Busy, released in October of 2020 has cracked the top 150 on Amazon.com’s list of African American Romantic titles.

     Tracy enjoys traveling, shopping, spending time with her family, reading and of course...writing. She is currently working on upcoming novels.










 

2020 #167- UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Euwarnii Hughes

 


Euwarnii Hughes is the CEO of Great Gale LLC, as well as the writer and illustrator of BOLDSAGA: BRAVE ONWARDS LIMIT DESTROYER. He is a husband, has an AAS in Commercial Art Digital Technology and has mentored others in this field as the Computer Graphics Club President. After a decade of experience in Graphic Design, Illustration and more he noticed a gap regarding the manga industry. So he utilized all his creative skills to produce & self publish an afrofuturistic manga that celebrates African culture! A manga that will inspire & empower the next generation of young kings and queens!


So if you're tired of negative narratives and portrayals of Black Culture then this was made for you! Check out Afrofuturism Manga BOLDSAGA, over 40 pages of Black Excellence for the Culture. Featuring:
- A Black Protagonist
- Black Kings like Shaka Zulu
- Bantu Languages like Xhosa and Zulu
- Black love with a nuclear family
- Adinkra Symbols
- An inspiring story
And so much more!

If your ready to rewrite the narrative with a story that empowers teens to see they are young kings and queens then get your copy of BOLDSAGA Today!

Social media 👉🏿instagram.com/greatgaleco

2020 #166- UP CLOSE & PERSONALW/ AUTHOR Steve Bellinger




Steve was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago by a single mom who worked nights for a printing company. She would bring home books and magazines to encourage him to read. This is how he discovered Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and the other masters of classic science fiction. It didn’t take long for him to get the itch to write. Over the years he’s written everything from newspaper articles, comic strips and radio drama to short stories and fan fiction.

One of the original Trekkies, he and his wife Donna plan to renew our wedding vows with a full Star Trek-themed ceremony; Steve will wear an admiral’s dress uniform, and she will be decked out in a custom-made leather-and-lace Klingon wedding dress. sister Jackie

The Chronocar is his first published novel. It won Best Indie Book Award in the Science Fiction category in 2018. In 2019 it won an Outstanding Fiction Award from the Independent Authors Network, and the Gold Medal Award for Young Adult Science Fiction from Readers Favorite. His second novel, Edge of Perception was released in August 2019 followed by e-Pocalypse in April 2020 and the final book in the series Time Waits For No One in August 2020. All of which are available in paperback, ebook and audiobook and published by Wordwooze Publishing.












 

2020 #165-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Shanine Alessia Young




Shanine Alessia Young is a powerful, dynamic speaker who is passionate about encouraging and empowering individuals from all walks of life. She is a professionally certified English teacher in the state of Florida and believes in reaching beneath the surface while teaching. She is the author of her newest book Reaching While Teaching: An Educator's Guide to Impacting and Transforming Lives and the host of the Reaching While Teaching Podcast.

She is a wife, mom and minister at Living Word Christian Center In Coral Springs Fl. She is woman of faith and is always seeking to pour out hope and biblical wisdom into the lives of those around her. Her aim is to reach people while teaching them how to live their best life.



My website is ShanineAlessia.com

Connect with me on Instagram @shaninealessia



Friday, November 27, 2020

2020 #164-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Dr. Kathleen B. Oden

 



Dr. Kathleen B. Oden is an author, missionary and Bible teacher, at God's House of Refuge Church & School of Evangelism. She attained a Doctorate degree in Christian Theology in 2000. After a bad fall in 2014, she realized that she had to start eating healthy, in order to fully recover. She became a Certified Health Minister and God gave her a ministry called, Create AnewU Health Ministry. She loves ministering to people and her health ministry has opened the door for her to share what the WORD OF GOD has to say, about eating healthy food. Dr. Oden has published over 20 books through Amazon.com and several of them are about health and wellness. 

 

 About The Book

 

Eating healthy does not or should not mean giving up eating tasty food! HEALTHY CREATIONS will teach you how to revise and/or re-create your favorite dishes that you know and love!

 

 Websitehttps://createanewuhealthministry.com


Twitter handle:https://twitter.com/rebuildanewu


Facebook handle:https://www.facebook.com/groups/createanewu/


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Kathleen-B-Oden/e/B0143ZRWXU/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1?fbclid=IwAR2ekpqjkGPT2KgydJqvuchZvS81glY3QNpe3jlvgiWzGelfZLkRFAjj0gw


Barnes: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Kathleen%20B.%20Oden%22;jsessionid=120AC6C92C2CBAE632DCB8F3B35F463C.prodny_store01-atgap16?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

2020 #163-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Glenesha Webster





My Instagram is Neshadaauthor 

My website is www.neshadaauthor.com

Glenesha Webster is a rare source of real world wisdom when it comes to finances, mental health, and life in general.

Louisville, Kentucky based Author, Life Coach, Certified Credit Specialist, and now podcast host Glenesha embodies this spirit. Successful as both a mother and in these very diverse areas, Glenesha works with women and children who have been through truma. Glenesha is a psychology major who uses her knowledge and skills to educate people about mental health, building financial security, and other areas of life that can be challenging. She looks forward to helping people develop a deeper and more valuable understanding of these subject that can offer a real help to them now and in the future. Glenesha’s exciting new podcast “Becoming U” where she gives guests a chance to talk about important topics debuts soon.

 

“I love to use the power of communication to help people. “This is true if I am speaking in front of people, or when we do an episode of my podcast. My goal is to motive people to live their best life. And to learn how to “stay focused” no matter what roadblocks come your way.”

 

So far, Glenesha is the author of two books, “Thru My Eyez” and “We Heal”. Both are available through her official website and online store. Personal coaching sessions are also offered for those who would like the benefits of her wisdom, knowledge, and experience one on one.

 

For more information be sure to visit https://www.neshadaauthor.com 










 

Friday, November 13, 2020

2020 #162-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Marlena “Zen Ase” Johns





My life, like society and even history itself, has been defined by the tug of war between chaos and peace. It seems the whole struggle of humanity is one of finding balance- to escape from purposelessness and confusion, and find fulfillment and wholeness.  Theologians would say, “There is a heaven to gain and a hell to shun.” Philosophers would tell us that both lie within, based on our decisions, our focus and our perceptions. For me, tranquility is personal. Zen is the name I’ve been called for years by family and friends who consider me “unflappable”, placid or at the worst stoic. Ase is the tribute to my African ancestry and all those who came before on whose shoulders I stand. A Yoruba word with so many meanings- my living words shape the world, be still and meditate, and so be it. Together, these two-  Zen Ase - encapsulate my destiny, to use my words both spoken and written to honor my heritage and bring comfort to the world.  Tranquility is both my goal, and my anchor, writing itself my tribute and my gift. .

And who am I ?

A poet, a seeker of truth, a 50 year old twice divorced black woman who has lived an adventurous life, raising twin sons and teaching high school for twenty-five years. I was Teacher of the Year for AHS in 2011-2012 and 2016-2017, a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction and a University of Chicago Distinguished Educator. One of my plays was performed at a local community center. I’ve performed poetry more times than I can count at over 50 venues, hosted and organized over 60 live music, comedy and poetry shows,  Laughz and Lyrics, to both handfuls of adoring fans and wall to wall, standing room only crowds and been honored with a Congressional Award for activism. My poetry and prose can be found in over a dozen anthologies and magazines including:  Let’s Talk about Being Human, Selfhood, Restless, Five 2 One magazine, Caravel and  Switchback.My first self-help mini book  Attract Abundance by Revamping your Mindset was published with the launch of my Afrocentric and inspirational apparel and housewares line Awakened Verses.

Probably like everyone else in the world, Covid made me pivot. As I moved away from the live shows temporarily, I sought a new avenue of service and launched Zennurgy,  the interactive toolbox with resources for building a better life. This podcast focuses on small changes that lead to big results. The ABC's of Zen simplify evolving as a person by focusing on one concept a week (in alphabetical order) and exploring how that idea, trait, attitude, or habit can promote positive change. Topics like: Abundance,  Access and Accountability,  Action, Authenticity and  

Adaptability is explored through interviews, anecdotes, and discussions. As a rape and domestic violence survivor, I know healing, change and growth are all possible.

Join me. www.laughzandlyrics.com   https://linktr.ee/zenase  zapohtx@yahoo.com

Marlena “Zen  Ase” Johns













 

Thursday, November 12, 2020

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY YOUR 1/2 HOUR OF P.O.W.E.R. W/ QUEEN ANGELA




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Monday, November 9, 2020

2020-#161 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR Undra Ware, Sr




My name is Undra Ware, Sr., I was born in Union City, Tennessee in April 1966 and raised in Chicago, Illinois.  I am an alumnus of DePaul University and Harold Washington College.  Married to Angela Ware; three kids, Undra Jr., Jimeyah, and Jamal Ware.   

 

Through this book of poems and prose, I share my life experiences, fears, and disappointments.   I’ve learned to overcome obstacles and pursue internal dreams that my heart desire, thanks to The Naked Eye.  Life challenges have pivoted me on the right path to destiny. Due to this life experiencing shift, I believe reading this book will strengthen those unbelievers to believe in a higher source and sustaining the believers in their faith.    

 

In my opinion, life is a journey with many snares and pitfalls, however, we are equipped to handle any adversity through prayer, belief, and determination.  Adversity in life isn’t our demise, but the development of our character and values which can lead us to our purpose if we view it openly. 

 

AAALAC 🌟 Celebrating an Inspirational Queen for International Women's History Month! 🌟 Lateshia Shanette Lane

   👑 Celebrate the amazing Queen, Lateshia Shanette Lane, for International History Month! From a young girl in Valdosta, GA to a successfu...