RIM's Author of the Month for September- AUTHOR KITTY K. FREE

RIM's Author of the Month for September-

AUTHOR KITTY K. FREE

1. Tell us a little about you.

I’m a South Bronx native that loves to write and draw.  I’m an only child, though life has blessed with two people that I call my sister and brother.  The most interesting thing about me is that I wrote a novel about female masturbation. Other than that, I’m pretty boring.   

2. How did you choose the genre you write in?

I didn’t necessarily choose a genre.  I know about being a woman, so I write about it. I do so in a few different genres.  My first published novel is contemporary female fiction; however, I’m working on a few sci-fi projects.  I love creating worlds.  My intention is that no matter the genre, I’ll have a female heroine.  I like working with the theme of women coming into their own, and taking control of their lives.

My published novel, despite its title, is not erotic. 

3. Do you work with an outline, or just write? Why do you choose this method to write your books?

I’ve tried using an outline, but I work better without one, so I just write.  I have a hard time with structure period (in many facets of my life).  It’s easier for me to just go. I usually have a theme, and I just work on keeping that in mind as I’m writing.  After I’m done with my first draft, I’ll jot down an outline to maintain continuity–basically so I don’t lose myself in the story, and so I don’t trip over anything.  For the most part, I just go for it.  I’ve read some experts say that it takes longer to write that way, because of the lack of organization.  I don’t mind.  I have to feel pleasure when I write, because if I do, I hope the audience will feel pleasure when they read it.  Too much organization does not make me feel good.  It would feel like a job, instead of just work.  I don’t mind working, but I don’t like jobs.

4. 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? 

I would’ve worked closer with my editor. I would get one that lives within driving distance.  I’m still in the process of learning a lot, so there are areas where I’m sure I’m messing up, that I’m not even aware it of yet (the blissful ignorance of being a novice). 

Getting published was fairly easy, since I’m an indie author/publisher. Much easier than it would’ve been a few years ago.  You just need lots of patience.  Doesn’t take much money.  Now, that’s just the publishing part.  The actual marketing and reaching your audience is hard.  I’m a very shy person, so reaching my audience may be harder than for someone with more chutzpah.

5. Can you tell us about your upcoming book? 

I’m working on a sequel to Confessions of a Serial Masturbator, as well as somewhat of a prequel, about the main character, Breezy Deigh.  I’m also working on a series about an island of folks off the coast of South Carolina, which will have somewhat of a mystic feel to it.   Aside from that, there are two other sci-fi series that I’m laying the ground work for as well. 

6. Are there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or idea you’d love to work with?

In Confessions… the main character has a set of friends that I’m going to delve into a little more, in the prequel and the sequel. 

I have ideas for some graphic novels that I’d like to collaborate with someone on. I can draw, but I’d like to work with someone much more skilled than myself.  I’m obsessed with zombies, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be releasing some kind of zombie work. 

7. What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment?

The toughest criticism has honestly been from me.  Outside of that, a few people have commented about the title, and the cover.  A little too risqué.  But my mother is cool with it so….  With a title that has the word “masturbator” in it, I have to expect some disapproval.   But still, those who said something about the cover and/or title enjoyed the book.   A friend told me she didn’t like my pseudonym.  She said something along the lines of, “Do you think Oprah’s going to interview you with a name like Kitty K. Free?”  I don’t know; maybe if she read the book she might. 

I’ve received so much positive feedback, that I can’t narrow it down to the best.  One that struck me was a review on Amazon from a reader who said, she had to put the book down because she didn’t think she could get through it, due to the subject matter. By the end of the review she said, “In the end, you'll be sitting in complete awe.”  Another reviewer said that every woman she should read it. I agree with her:).

8. Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers?

I’m still an aspiring writer myself.  I’m not anywhere yet.  I guess I’d say, just believe in yourself; have a good team of loyal friends around you.  If not, then team “me, myself & I” works fine too.  Learn your craft.  You don’t have to know everything about writing, but know a lot about it. Don’t be stubborn and think you know everything.  Read a lot, and never stop learning.  As for specific writing advice; I’ve been told writers should write every day.  I don’t write every day.  Not on paper anyway.  All those thoughts about your stories in your mind are part of the writing process.  And don’t take too much advice.  There are so many ways to live this life we have.  Listen, and keep an open mind, but, ultimately, you have to do what’s best for you.  Don’t be afraid to fall down, and don’t be afraid to be you.

9. Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either growing up or as an adult? 

My mother is an avid reader.  I remember sitting on her lap while she read, White Fang, and Great Expectations, to me.  School kind of ruined reading for me.  I hated having to read what they wanted.  Then finally we read Catcher in the Rye, in either the seventh or eighth grade, and I fell in love with it.  I also read, Carrie, around that time, and started reading a lot of Stephen King. My mother introduced me to Richard Bachman novels.  I found it amazing that Stephen King wrote under more than one name.   Like, it was ok to have different personalities; just use a different name to express them.  My mom had a collection of everything from John Norman, to Donald Goines, to a stash of erotica (which she didn’t know I knew about), to Alice Walker.  She reads a lot of history books too.  I’m a writer because of how much she loves books.

Terry McMillan, is one of my biggest influences.  I started reading her books in high school.  Her communication of emotion is so fluid that I was instantly caught up. Her books are the first to ever make me cry.  Both happy and sad tears.  Arthur Nersesian is another influence.  I started reading him just a few years ago.  His writing style is so gritty; so New York.  I just love his work. 

Every issue of Heavy Metal, inspires me. 

This list will go on forever, so I’ll end it with one of my heroes, Nikki Giovanni.  I’m a poet before anything else.  Since childhood, poetry has been my friend and my therapy.  My mother is not into poetry, so there wasn’t much in my home.  It wasn’t until my late twenties that I’d even read a book of poetry, on my own. I’d already written a slew of poems, when I finally bought, Nikki Giovanni’s, The Women and the Men.  Now, I’m not cocky, but I’m nice with my poetry.  After reading her poems, I damn near wanted to tear up everything I’d ever written.

10. Is there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?

Yes – read my books!  Seriously, to anyone that has taken the time to read my novel, or that will take time to read my future novels and work, THANK YOU! I truly appreciate you, and you can drop me a line anytime at kittykfree@kittykfree.com.  And please support art and music in schools.  Art, in any of its many forms, is directly and indirectly the foundation of ingenuity. 

 Author Kitty K. Free's works  can be found on Amazon in both paperback and ebook. Make sure to check out this steamy read today.

RIM's August Author of the Month- Author Boo Jackson

RIM's August Author of the Month- Author Boo Jackson

1. Tell us about you.

I'm 28, reside in Liberty, Missouri...not married, no kids. Very family oriented and I would lay down my life for my mom and my sister. I graduated high school in 2002 and went on to pursue a degree in psychology...still haven't gotten that degree yet.

2. When did you first consider yourself a writer?

I've always enjoyed writing. From poems, to short stories, to essays, to plays. My grandma was an English teacher so I've always been drawn to writing.

3. What inspired you to write your first book?  

My inspiration to write my first book came from my sister. She actually bet me that I couldn't write a novel and I was hell bent on proving her wrong, so I knocked Khamani's Angel out in 2 weeks.

4. What book are you reading now?

I am currently reading Cameron by Jade Jones.

5. Can you share a little of your current work with us?

"Guilty Pleasures" will take you into the life of Janet Clark. She's beautiful, she's successful, she's been married for over 20 years, but she's bored. Thoughts of her husband having an affair drives Janet to join the local gym and that's where she meets Lucky. Lucky works Janet's body out in more ways than one and has her feeling like she's on cloud nine; until she finds out the truth about her husband's affair.

6. Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?

My favorite author is K'wan. The thing that made me fall in love with his work is the fact that it's so unpredictable. He doesn't have "cookie cutter" books. You never know what to expect from him.

7. How do books get published? Why did you choose the method?

My first book was published under a publishing company, but I've since decided to do everything independently. I chose that because in a sense I'm controlling my own destiny. I know what's going to come out, I decide when it drops, what the cover looks like, I do the editing, etc.

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

When I'm not writing, I enjoy reading. I tell people that I'm a reader first, then an author. I also like playing basketball with my brothers and going out with my sister.

9. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

The most surprising thing that I learned was that people actually want to read what I write. When I first started doing this, I had no intentions on being published or anything. I was just writing because I loved to write. Now I'm actually learning that I'm a pretty good writer and people enjoy my stories.

10. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

To the readers I want to say THANK YOU for supporting me and I hope to have your continued support in the future. As long as you keep reading, I'll keep writing...well I'll keep writing regardless but I do hope you keep reading my work.

 

Author Boo Jackson has several books that are on the Amazon website that is ready for you kindle to download....

Check out Khamani's Angel by Author Boo Jackson.....

Khamani's Angel follows the lives of Khamani Johnson, and his sexy incomparable girlfriend, Angel Mendoza. Dealing with a rough and unstable childhood, Khamani turned to the streets and went from being a street corner look out to a drug kingpin. Angel on the other hand, never had to want for anything. Both of her parents are successful doctors that made sure Angel lived a comfortable and stable lifestyle. But as the saying goes “opposites attract” and Angel's once picture perfect life is filled with love, lust, betrayal, and deceit. Is Khamani's love strong enough to withstand Angel's addiction or will he turn his back on his precious........ Angel

RIM's July Author of the Month- Dama Cargle

RIM's July Author of the Month

Dama Cargle

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

First and foremost I’m a mother to my Proud, Determination, Joy, and Inspiration my son Marcus. I reside in Tallahassee Florida; I’m the youngest of three children. As a new Author I’m striving to make my mark on the literary world.

What do you do when you are not writing?

I love to shop and I mean shop, shoes are like a drug for me. I know I shouldn’t buy anymore but, it’s like Pooky from New Jack City says ‘I tried to kick it but that shit just be callin' me man, it be callin' me, man... I just got to go to it!” LOL, Clothes are like my chocolate, if I buy another item it want be able to fit in closet’ssss, everything else are souvenirs. J

When did you first start writing and when did you finish your first book?
The first time I started writing was 7 months prior. And to date I have completed my first novel ‘Serenity: The Takeover’ which is the first of a trilogy, along with a Prequel to the trilogy entitled ‘Before: The Takeover’. I’m in process of doing my final read and off to the editor hoping for a release date of August 20th. In the meantime I’m honored to be a part of an analogy called when ‘When It Rains It Pours’. I’m super excited because it’s an introduction to the literary world and will give readers a small taste of what’s to come from me. My story is called ‘Presidential Dymes’ which is about Christian, Chantel, Gabby, and Pandora all were inseparable since the age of 5. Highly Intelligent, Beautiful, and Independent with a bond that was unbreakable, until tragedy strikes from the carelessness of the men they all love. With Propositions on the table, backs against the wall they decide to become Bosses starting their own Escort service only dealing with the Elite, their distinguished style became personal persona while the money became never ending over night they were Millionaire, but as the saying goes more money more problems. Bonds will be broken, Lives will be lost and Secrets will be reveled the joined at the hip best friends finds out all they thought they knew was nothing at all about each other. The question is?? Who will still share the Inseparable, Unbreakable Sisterly bond they all once shared when the smoke clears and the truth is told, Due out July 15th.


How did you choose the genre you write in?

I think I chose Urban/ Street Literature because it’s what I can identify with the most. It’s what I see every day it how I was raised and I hope one day to be a voice for the urban community. And it doesn’t hurt that’s the genre I started out reading and still my reads the most.

Do you ever experience writer’s block? If yes, how do you get over it?

Oh God yes! I think every writer whether they care to admit to it or not experience writer’s block for time to time. As for me I will gladly admit I’m guilty of suffering from writer’s block on occasions. There are numerous things I like to do, one may be surround myself with quietness pulling out my notes and piecing the story together from the start. Another way is through music, I LOVE music which readers won’t find it hard to tell in my novels. All my novels will reflect music in some way, but however I just press play and let the music influence/motivate me. Another alternative is SIMPLE take a complete break from the book and do you, trust me when you get ready to write again so many other things would have came to mind you’ll make up for the short time away.

Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either growing up or as an adult?

Like many ‘The Coldest Winter Ever’ by Sister Souljah and Teri Woods ‘True To The Game’ series would be the books that made me fall in love with Urban Literature also another book may not be known to many by Author Leo Sullivan called ‘LIFE’ that book had such a strong impact on me as well. I loved how he painted such a vivid, clean picture for readers he and I live in the very same city so his accuracy was to the tee. I seen a interview with Déjà King and she said when you writing a book your book should be timeless and in my opinion those book are timelessly classics 10 years from now readers can pick up those books that have been on shelves for years now and still hold the same impact as the very day the hit the shelves.

As for Authors my dear friend and Author Mr. Rasheed Carter who I love to pieces would be the reason I started to write. One day we were discussing books and different avenues a story could and should go; out of the blue he proposed that he and I should write a book together. As soon as the idea came the idea went (LOL) long story short he didn’t like my idea of a gangsta in love. He claimed he couldn’t identify with the story I described, so he dared me to write my own book and me being the daredevil I am would never be dared and not come though. So I thought about what I wanted to write about and initially my Prequel started out being Serenity: The Takeover but low and behold that all changed. (True story)….I went to sleep one night and dreamt the plot behind my Novel Serenity: The Takeover for a week straight I dreamed of different scenes that will take place in the book. This book played like a movie in my mind and I hope I execute that on paper, one thing I will say this book has so many twist and turns, so much deceit and secrets it’s definitely a chess game on paper. I want to shock readers when they feel they have it all figured out the reveal will leave them speechless.

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?

Well as far as my novel the jury hasn’t spoken yet, but I have put so much research and thought along with the saying ‘blood, sweat, and tears’ have been placed into this novel. I pray I’m able to concur what I set out too. I plan on self publishing through my own publishing called none other than Takeover Publications.

How do you market your work? What avenues have you found to work best for your genre?

Well I think any up and comer in whatever it is your trying to achieve Social Media has made the impossible very much possible. I live and stand by that, I also believe the pot will get sweeter. Also word of mouth is everything. Some books I have never heard of before but learned through someone else talking about how much they enjoyed it. And me being the compulsive one-clicker I am I have to go and find out what’s all the hype about.

Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers?

I still consider myself to be an aspiring writer, but every day I make it a point to learn something I didn’t know the previous day. When I first decided to make writing a career I was consistently told to do research, research, and more research. I was so frustrated with that answer every time I reached to someone. In my mind I was thinking ‘how hard could it be to put a book out’ and when I tell you research have been proven true to be my friend. As your parents would tell you growing up nothing in life will come easy and if it does than you may want to rethink if it’s worth it. I’m not going to paint a pretty picture and say this was easy for me if I did I would be being untrue. If you’re planning on self publishing do your own research you can’t be a CEO trusting somebody else to run and know your company better than you. Taking your time is the most important advice I can give and use everything and everybody around you as inspiration the good and the bad in the end you’ll a bomb ass story. If this is something you truly want to do let nothing and no one defer you from it (as they/things will)and last but not lease let the passion in your story/words drive you not the material benefits let that help provide a peaceful sleep when you do go. (LOL)

Is there anything that you would like to say to your readers and fans?
I have no earthly clue who you are just yet, but my faith and sprit tells me you guys are waiting for me. I hope to make your all-time favorite Authors list one day amongst so many greats who has also inspired me. I welcome our life long bond and your advice in helping me become greater at this path I have chosen to walk. I will forever and a day be indebted to you, rock with me and let’s TAKEOVER the world one book, at a time. Your future all-time favorite Author and friend Dama C. Cargle……..MUAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIM's Author of the Month for March- Gerald Johnson

Reader's In Motion March

Author of the Month

Gerald Johnson

Tell us about you.

I am a Father of "several" wonderful kids. I have been writing for most of my life because my parents got me started reading and writing at a very young and impressionable age... and currently, I am in remission from an acute form of Leukemia which I must honestly say I’m still trying to get used to. 

What inspired you to write your

 first book?

Well first you have to understand, My first book was written and completed when I was about 16 years old. I had found my love of sci-fi/fantasy and began reading everything I could from mythology to middle ages stories and just loved the idea of swords and sorcery and dragons...etc. So after reading about Conan the Barbarian and similar stories and playing Dungeons and Dragons I began to write along that genre. Sadly that book was recently lost when my mom's house flooded and a lot of my papers and some of my books were destroyed. Since those days I’ve allowed myself to explore different means of literary expression just because I do love to write and I try to write daily.

How much of the book is realistic?

-Of My two new books, Liquid Eroticism & Pitch Darke: the Poetic Chronicles of Damien Darke, both of which have been recently published; Pitch Darke is more like My Darker side as it conveys several years of my life over the course of relationships from friendships to marriage and of course several other moments from pains to moments of levity through my use of poetic prose. A lot of these poems were written years ago and saved over the course of time in the hopes of one day putting together this book and I have to say thank you to my publishing company for believing in my work with this book as well as Liquid Eroticism.

What books have most influenced

 your life most?

 To be truthful, the books that influenced my writing life the most I read when I was younger and pushed me into my first genre of writing which was sci-fi and fantasy. I am a huge Robert Howard fan and I do believe I have read just about every Conan the Barbarian book he wrote. I have a collection of his Conan books in my library including some that were copy written back in the late 60s. The overall influence was that those books allowed me to use and then expand my imagination and opened my mind to my own thoughts were my writing was concerned. It was as if a floodgate had been opened and once I began to write it was impossible to stop and to this day I’m still that way. I love to write and I love that when I do get into that zone it’s like watching a movie in my head and then putting it all into words. Mr. Howard opened that zone for me and if he was still alive he would definitely be one of those persons Id love to meet.

What are your current projects?

 -Currently, I am quite busy with a couple of different projects, but my most important one is my very first Urban (I do hope this is politically correct) Lit book that I have named Tainted: the Book of Revelations. This is the story of a young bride who is pretty much "innocent" in the ways of the streets and she finds herself caught up in her new husband's true business nature after he decides he is going to groom her to take over operations when he realizes he has been poisoned by is business partners. Now she has to grow up and find her ruthless side in order to take over the business, and in the end a few things are going to be revealed to those she must now deal with in order to survive. If all goes well with this book it will be the first of 3 in a series. I am hoping to have the last of the book written by the end of March with editing and proofing done for an April or May release.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.

Her very first words to me when we finally introduced ourselves to one another was, "I've been watching you and your work for quite a while," and she had been. I went back into my fan page on Facebook and I found where she had initially liked it almost 6 to 8 months prior to us talking for the first time. She could tell me about some of the poems and short story works I had on the page. After talking for a little bit, which we did at a Starbucks in Jacksonville, FL, she told me that she would love to help me do something she could tell I wanted and that was get my work published. That's exactly what she did, Dawn Rivers has definitely been one of the most influential people I know where my writing, graphics, and my life overall is concerned. She has become a great friend and an important part of my life and I would never want to replace her. Thank you Ms. Rivers for everything.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

 What I would tell readers would depend on 2 things... 1 if you are a writer and you’re reading this please do me one big favor... write...write... and write some more... even if you feel that you don’t have anything to write or what you’re writing will make no sense still write. the more you write the more you’ll find you have something to say. and 2. If you are a reader please let those whose material you’re reading know what you think of what you read, good or bad, most of us really do want to know that way we can improve on what we have to offer.

For Me, I do not write because I have to, I write because I love to... I write because it is a part of who I am. Many call themselves Authors ... I call myself a Storywriter, a Minstrel, I am a Scribe of words...I write because to do otherwise would mean I’m not being true to myself.

Gerald Johnson's steamy hot novel Liqiud Eroticism can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble in both paperback and ebook version.

This month we are giving away a free autographed copy of his novel Liqiud Eroticism. The winner of the novel will be chosen at random at the end of the month. Sure make sure you leave a comment to be enter.

RIM's Review of Caught Up By Jacob “JB” Burrage

RIM's Review of

Caught Up By Jacob “JB” Burrage

It was interesting how one moment changed everything for successful author Jeremiah Blackwood; and how sitting at the bus stop would put his world into super orbit. That day he meet a woman named Shirley, and while taking her from her man wasn't the plan, neither was all the hell that opened up from her existence in his life. As their crazy alignment becomes a relationship; lies, secrets, and other people, have Jeremiah wishing he had driven the day he meet her.

They exchanged numbers, chatted for a few days, and then Shirley made her move. After all the complaining about her man, she just needed someone to love her. How could he deny her when she possessed one of the best bodies he had ever seen? They had sex until the morning, yet Jeremiah awakes to an empty bed. This would happen a lot after their late night rendezvous. Finally as any man would, he forces her to decide choose him or her man. What he gets in response shakes his core and she chooses neither instead make moves with a woman.

As Shirley leads Jeremiah through a on again, off again, relationship he sexes down a few willing females: including Shirley's new girlfriend. The repercussions of her unwillingness to make a man or woman her main attraction leads this cast through some life or death situations.

The hypocrisy of the double standard is displayed frequently. While socially acceptable for a man to sleep around, a woman does it she is called everything but a woman when displays the exact same behavior. The author does however slightly redeem themselves and makes mention for men to take heed that the game they have so longed played is now being perfected by women.
 
Love has no shape, color, race, and nowadays gender, yet can be disguised by lust. Lust is the physical need to have someone where love is the desire of another's affection. Lust drives the hearts of men to kill for a one night stand, when love knows there are no more one nights there is only every night.





My Rating: 4 ****stars

Review for Readers In Motion Bookclub

Review by Karen Reynolds

RIM'S Author of the Month for February- Author SK

Reader's In Motion's

Author of the Month for February-

Author SK

Tell us about you.

First of all, thank you to Readers in Motion for choosing me as February's writer of the month! It's an honor and I appreciate it very much! My name is SK and I'm a wife and mother of one son. I was born and raised in Louisiana (the Who Dat state – Geaux Saints!) . I lived in Japan for about six years, which is where my son was born. I also lived in several other states throughout the years, including, New Mexico and Utah, before eventually moving back home.

When and why did you begin writing?

I began writing in 2010. As is true with the majority of writers, I've always been an avid reader. While growing up, I loved to escape to whatever worlds writing carried me to. I have to thank my mother for indulging my obsession because I remember many days I would bug her endlessly to take me to the library until she finally relented to get some peace. Once I walked out with an arm full of books, I would be happy and content! Several years ago, I found a site that a friend told me about and was drawn to the section where amateur writers could post their stories and have readers comment on them. I'd always thought about writing a book, but for the longest time, that's all it was – a thought. I finally garnered the courage to put a story up online and the response was great from the beginning. I wrote under the name sweetkaramel, which my readers eventually shortened to SK, and so it began.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

My genre as of now is erotic romance, but I plan on branching out to other genre's as well, mainly paranormal – with a twist!  I write the types of books I love to read, so I think that's why writing erotica comes easy. The books I enjoy reading and writing have to include a storyline, though. It can't be only sex, sex, sex. After a while that gets a little boring to me, and it has to have a touch of real life. What I write is never outrageously over the top. Readers can relate to the books and actually see themselves doing or saying certain things like my characters – or maybe what they wish they could do or say sometimes! As with anything, I do a lot a research! LOL It can be challenging to keep a reader’s attention, especially when it comes to sex scenes. Again, it has to be realistic, but hot and erotic! Anything can spark the imagination. We just have to keep our eyes open, pay attention, and let our imaginations soar!

What are your current projects?

Right now, I just finished the third installment in a series I'm writing. The series is Sin City Heat. The books go as follows: Buried Secrets (Book 1), Twisted Obsessions (Book 2), Beginning of an Eclipse (Prequel), and No Secrets No Lies (Book 3). All can be found in the form of ebooks on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The series started off as just a simple story but it grew from there and took on a life of its own. My next project is a collaboration with authors Kr Bankston and Elizabeth LaShaun, and I'm very excited about that! These two ladies are true stars in the lit game. We're still working out the details, but the way our styles mesh and complement each other’s, it's a guaranteed best seller. Be looking out for more information soon!

 Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

I want to thank everyone who has supported me from day one. This game is not an easy one, but I think you have to actually love the craft of writing and that will come through in your work. I along with everyone else strive to reach the top of the literary world, but the love I’ve received from readers has touched my heart more than anything. I'm still fairly new to writing, and to see that so many people enjoy my work, actually look forward to reading it, is simply humbling for me, so I thank the readers from the bottom of my heart! As long as they want to read it, I'll write it!



For more information on Author SK visit her
facebook page at http://facebook.com/author.sk.
The Sin City Heat Series can be purchase at Amazon and Barnes and Noble website.

Readers In Motion Author Spotlight of September 2010- Author Lady La

Readers In Motion Author

Spotlight of September 2010-

Author Lady La

1. Tell us a little about you.

I’m a mother of three girls. I’ve been a Paralegal/Legal Office Assistant since 2003. I graduated from Robert Morris College with my Associates Degree in Applied Science, with my major being Paralegal/Legal Office Assistant. I’ve been writing poetry since my Freshman year of High School.

2. How did you come up with the idea for your book?

This is going to sound crazy. But I dreamt of my book, before I knew I wanted to write one. My book came to me in a dream and I woke up the next morning and sat at my computer and wrote half of my book right there on the spot.

3. Hollywood is calling your book. Who would you like to see play the part of your main characters?

Samantha, I can see being played by Nia Long.

Lester – I can see being played by Morris Chestnut

Louise – I can see being played by Taraji P. Henson

Eric – I can see being played by Michael Ealy

4. What would you consider your writing style?

Urban Romance. I’m a hopeless romantic and love, romance and drama, come easy for me. I have so much inspiration around me every day. I try to find ways to use what I see or hear and translate it into a story or situation and then move on and try to work it into a book. Everyone has relationship/marital issues, but not everyone wants to talk about it. So I that with me when writing. Sometimes it’s challenging, because I don’t want my characters to all have the same problems every time I write, but I want to broaden my horizon and explore all possibilities as far as relationships and marriage goes.

5. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

Yes. JReal, Traci Bee, Kr Bankston, Shante Hannon and Cotton Carpenter to name a few.

6. Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?

I learned alot! But what I’ve learned and continue to use is that I have to be true to my work. I can’t let anyone try and change my vision. My writing reflects me as a person, and if I let someone change that, then the readers won’t get the chance to know me as a writer.

7. Who designed the covers?

Donna OsbornClark of Creations By Donna.

8. If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor? And why?

I would have to say Marlon Mccaulsky. He is very supportive of my works. Even before I decided to pen Which Way To Turn, I was going to publish my first book of poems. He has given me insight, pointers, direction and most of all his support. He’s believed in me since day one and I cherish that. He has showed me that you can have a fan base and still be down to earth and humble in whatever you do. To take criticism for exactly what it is. If I can learn from it, then take what I can use and run with it, the rest leave it where it is.

9. Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

Yes. Giving my characters their own voice and sense of direction and to make it unique and different. When writing multiple characters, you want them each to stand out in their own way and possibly have a message that the readers can take and learn from.

10. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

I want to say THANK YOU for reading my work. I hope that I don’t disappoint you, and I hope to keep you all as avid readers. I hope that you find a message in each book that I write. Rather it helps you or someone you know.

RIM'S AUTHOR OF THE MONTH- Lekeica BriMonae

RIM'S AUTHOR OF THE MONTH

Lekeica BriMonae

Tell us about you.
Well, what do you really want to know? I am a mom of five, an academic advisor and coordinator of testing at CCRI, plus a full time student.

We heard you are a writer. What is your writing style?
Hmm, that's a hard one because I really don't have a particular style. I just write what the voices tell me and we go from there.

What made you want to write My Brother's Keeper?
I was taking a reading in short stories class and me in the instructor got into it because all of the stories we were reading were ones I read in high school. So I asked if we could read other genres or something else. He said that "African American lit" didn’t really have any value and he posed a challenge and the rest is history. (LOL)

How did you come up with the title?
I didn't a member of RIM came up with the title..Thanks Kim and Minah.

What book are you reading now?
Umm, I just finished Material girl 2 by Keisha Erving and I am following Kr Bankston's serial drama..Thin Ice. Also, I just finished all three of SK's Sin City Heat Series plus the book I have to review for RIM.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Sometimes it's hard to focus because the voices all want to heard at the same time. I know that might sound a little crazy but anything can trigger a story line to pop into my head.

Who designed the covers?
Me!!

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
Now this is a loaded question because I have at least 10 favorites and several runner ups...

What is a hidden talent that you have?
ROTFLMAO... I don't have any that I can put out there like that.

You are stuck on an island, you can carry three authors. Who would those three authors be?
Come on three this is the hardest question in the dang world. But I would to need to bring folks I know are guaranteed to deliver; so I say KR Bankston, Keith Williams and Chamsil.  Umm now take that back maybe Elizabeth Lashaun, Keith Gaston and Teresa Patterson. Nope take that back. My grandma always what you do for one you have to do for everyone. So  guess what WE ALL are going to be stuck on that damn island...LOL

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