RIM's Review of Intimate Pleasures: 7 Moments of Pleasure by Nadege

RIM's Review

Intimate Pleasures: 7 Moments of Pleasure by Nadege

Short spicy hot stories to keep the reader on their backs in more ways than one.

The stories contained in the anthology are short stories told by a woman. Each of the women in these stories talks about sexual encounters that they have had. None of the stories seem to be true, but in many ways at least the reader can picture themselves in that situation. The story I admired the most in this book was called Summer Loving. The things that they did with the ice cube and the refrigerator leaves a footprint in my literary memory.

Nadege did a great job with this novel. It is great to see short stories for the reader on the go. The stories in this book give the reader a beginning, middle, and an end. Nothing is left for the reader to try and understand or comprehend on their own.  The descriptions pull the reader into the novel. I am impatiently awaiting a full novel from Nadege.

Reviewed for Readers In Motion

Reviewed by Patrice Grimball

Rating: 5 Stars

RIM's Reviews Raising Kane By Darrien Lee

RIM's Reviews

Raising Kane

By Darrien Lee

 

Raising Kane By Darrien Lee  

Everyone deserves a second chance.

Denim is back and she has crossed the path of someone else that needs her help. Denim meets her new neighbor in the weirdest way. Kane is a sixteen year old student at a private school. She has a father cares who for her deeply and a mother that is addicted to drugs. The paths of Denim and Kane cross as Kane decides that she is going to run away from home. Drama at McDonald’s between Kane’s mother (Yolanda) and her gets so out of hand that the police are called and her father has to place a restraining order to protect his family. Kane is frustrated with having to be a second mother to her two younger brothers. She tells her father that she wants a normal teenage life but that is impossible with all the responsibilities that she has. This is where Denim comes in. Denim starts to spend time with Kane and her brothers. At this time Kane’s father notices that she is growing up and that she needs to be around others her own age. Yolanda sees the damage that she has caused her family and really wants to overcome her addiction. Devin sees all the pain and beatings that Yolanda is taking from the hands of Leon and decides it is time to help her overcome her demon. With the help of Devin, Yolanda overcome the drugs but also falls in love with him.

Will the relationship between Kane and her mother be mended? Does overcoming an addiction means a happy family? Will Kane be able to have a teenage social life or will she always be a second mother? 

With this novel Darrien Lee deals with the subject of addiction and the dynamics of the family. She nailed it on the head with making sure she includes the feelings of the whole family. The handling of the subject matter was very much at a level that many teens can understand. Lee places words in a way that the teenage reader is not feeling like a young child but as an adult that they are growing into.

Raising Kane by Darrien Lee receives 5 stars.

Reviewed by Patrice Smith

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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 Review of Dying for Success by Garrick Wade

RIM's Review of Dying for Success by Garrick Wade

Deandra has two main dreams in life. Her first is to be the best parent to her young daughter and the second is to be a famous dancer.When trying to achieve her goals she meets a young, sexy, man by the name of Kwame. At first, he was just a sexy face that she could not get her mind off, and then with a second chance meeting while shopping, he becomes a man of interest. She has a feeling that she has met Kwame at another place in her life. Is Kwame the man to give her the motivation to pursue her dream? In addition, where does she know Kwame from? Is there drama in the future for this new couple?

 

Kwame is a very successful man. He wants for nothing. He meets Deandra and is very smitten by her. He falls in love with this around the way girl. Kwame is dealing with a situation from his past, that will greatly affect the relationship with Deandra. Will this situation resolve itself with love or will there have to be bloodshed to bring there union together?

Daniel aka Fresh, is and up and coming player in the game. He loves the world of money, cars, and girls. One night changes the life of this want-to-be player . A family is murdered and a close relative of the decreased has now sent out a hit on the person who did the deed. Daniel’s girlfriend who happens to be pregnant. How will Daniel deal with everything that is going on? Will the love for money be his downfall? Is blood thicker then water when he has to choose being between the street life and the love of his sister and having a new baby?

Starting very slow in the beginning but leading to a much thrown together ending. From the readers standpoint seems the author was going one way with this story then decided to go another angle. Some parts of the book gets you hooked to the action that is going on but the next thing that happens in the story places you into left field and leaves the reader wondering where did that come from. I wish the author would have given more interaction with the main plot of the character. I say it is a good read, but if the author had taken out some parts of the books that seem to be just “fluff”, it would have been a great read.

My Rating 3 STARS ***
Review by Patrice Smith
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RIM's Review of Why "We" Didn't Choose You: You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I By William T. Hoston Ph.D

RIM's Review of

Why "We" Didn't Choose You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I

By William T. Hoston Ph.D

Not all men are dogs. There is a reason for their actions.

     Why “We” Didn’t choose You by William T. Hoston Ph.D shows different views of men on the topic of relationships. The author asked questions to everyday men. These were questions that almost every female has asked at one time or another. The questions ranged from, why men cheat, to what is the difference between making love, and having sex. The men in this novel confessed in some instances the roles (good or bad) that they played in relationships. These gentlemen give the female reader a look into the male thoughts and offer different opinions to females.

     The views at times can be very frank, and most times not what the average woman wants to know or hear. This book also gives a glance into the reasoning of the opposite sex; from playa, to all American man. This book contains letters written by the men to their ex- girlfriends as well as poems written at the end about their thoughts.

     I am not a fan of non- fiction but I am truly a fan of this book. This is not a book for both women   and men. I feel that is it a breath of fresh air to get an insight into what other men are thinking and saying about the same topic or topics that might be causing problems in your relationships. When reading this book I had mixed of emotions. I would try to when compared, to another proclaimed self help novel by Steve Harvey; I would say this one is better because this book shows that not all men think alike. This is truly a five star read.

Rated 5 Stars
Reviewed by Patrice Smith
For Readers In Motion Bookclub

RIM's Review of Chocolate Ain't Always Sweet by Jas Jamieson

RIM's Review of

Chocolate Ain't Always Sweet by Jas Jamieson

One night can change a lifetime.

     Ervin McNair is a successful businessman who  is known to have his way with women. Sarah Prescott has moved to California to start a brand new life with her Aunt Etta.

     After a one night encounter, the lives of Sarah and Ervin will never be the same. Sara has a secret that she is determined to take to her grave, but after an attack at work that dream almost stays true. Now the secret that she is supposed to take to her grave is out in the open. How long will this secret stay a secret? And what does Mr. McNair and this one night encounter have to do with Sarah.

     The synopsis on the back of the book has very little to do with the book. It was very misleading. In a way to me the book seems incomplete. It was very hard to pay attention. I felt like it was long and drawn out on the parts where it could have been straightforward and to the point. On the flipside it was very short were it would have been better if more information was given on that section or part.  There were clues that were missing and if they had been included in the novel I would have given it a higher rating.


Rating  2.5
Rated by Patrice Smith
For Readers In Motion BookClub

RIM's Author of the Month for April- Denise Jones

RIM's Author of the Month for April-
Denise Jones



1. Tell us about you.
Denise was born and reared in the midst of a drug-infested environment on Chicago’s West Side. The  oldest of seven siblings, Denise was reared by her grandparents in a sweet but bitter home. By the time she was five, she had been molested by several family members. Denise began shooting heroin at age twelve, initiating a cycle of crime and addiction that lasted 14 years. In 1986 Denise met the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave her a second chance at life and rewrote her destiny. Upon changing her lifestyle and connecting with positive people, Denise overcame the adversities controlling her life and has lived the last 25 years, clean and sober. After years of using drugs, she made the cognitive decision to turn her life around and do something positive for herself.

2. What made you want to become a writer?
That others who have or are currently walking in my shoes may know that there is Hope and can change.

3. Where does your inspiration come from?
My mother


4. How important are book cover to your novel?
The book cover represents my past struggles to my victory as being a diamond made under pressure.

5. If you could team up with any author and write the ultimate five star novel, who would it be and what would be the name of the novel?

 I am not sure who it would be, but ultimate the five star novel would be “The Prison Within Me”

6. What do you do when you are not writing? 

Presently I working on a stage play, otherwise I’m shoe shopping and learning to travel

7. How did you come up with the title for your novel? 

God gave me this title, when everyone else said I was nothing and would never be nothing, God said “Who Said It Couldn’t Be Done”

8. 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?

 NO, the ride has been worth it all

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

 I pray that my story would bless you, that you might help me to continue spread the message to hope to the masses.

WHO SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE?

This book candidly chronicles one woman's journey from Chicago's west side ~ involving poverty, incest, drug addiction, incarceration and lesbianism ~ to sobriety, spiritual redemption and inner peace. 

In Denise's words: "Deep insecurity and inferiority, drug addiction and role confusion tormented me for many years. Often I wondered if I were a boy or a girl; if I were human or an animal. Who am I?

                                                     

                                                           

What am I? Why am I?

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2nd Corinthians 5:17

This month we are giving away a free autographed copy of his novel "Who Said It Couldn't Be Done?". The winner of the novel will be chosen at random at the end of the month. Sure make sure you leave a comment along with your email address to be enter.

RIM's Review of 10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black

RIM's Review of 10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black

Sometimes a quickie is all you need…

10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black is for the reader on the go that needs a little taste of a good story. Just enough of a tease to get to the next phase. All of the stories contained in this book were that of raw passion, in numerous places, from the laundry room to the spa. All the stories have a great storyline that stays on point for whatever the theme is. I cannot say much more or I will be giving away too much.
The fact each story has a poem that goes along with it is just another plus for this author.

I personally love this book. It was just an enough to tease keep and me satisfied. The vivid use of description gives you a since of being there like a fly on the wall watching the action. My personal favorite of this author would have to be called Preserves and P**sy.


I give this book 5 star. I recommend this book to anyone that does not have the time to sit and read a conventional novel and just want a little something to hit the spot.


Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Patrice Grimball
For Readers In Motion Bookclub

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.

RIM'S Review of Seven Days Seven Nights: More Skeletons Revealed by L'Miginon

RIM's Review

of Seven Days Seven Nights:

More Skeletons Revealed

 by L'Miginon
It’s the day that all girls wait for. Pretty white dress, friends and family, and the man of their dreams. But on this day, everything is at the church except the bride-to-be. McKenzie Johnson decided that the man at the altar that she has been in a long up and down engagement is not the man that she wants to marry. So she decides to not go on with it but to take a 7 day and 7 night cruise with Adair, the stripper from her bachelorette party.

When McKenzie takes upon this cruise with Adair she sees it as a chance to not think about what the past year has brought about her, but to just have fun and enjoy herself. All that starts to change however as the emotional connection and sexual desire between her and Adair becomes too much to handle. Seven Days and seven nights have come and gone and it is time to face the real world again.

McKenzie now has to deal with the consequences of leaving Milton at the altar with no warning except a letter. Will she forget about the time that she spent with Adair and try to give her relationship with the man she once loved another try or will she move on and find a new love with a new man?

L’Mignion has knocked another book out of the park. I was hooked on this book from day one. Seven Days and Seven Nights picked right up from where her debut novel, Skeletons in the Closet, left off. A plus is that the reader does not necessarily have to read the first novel to be able to understand this novel. The author gives McKenzie a “real woman’s mind” as well a realistic character with all the emotions included.
This book was a very fast paced, action, and sexually packed novel. Again well done!!!

Rating: 5 stars

Reviewed: Patrice Smith

For Readers In Motion

RIM's Review of Lessons on Church Folk - Volume 1 & 2 by Antoinette Marie Davis

RIM's Review of

Lessons on Church Folk - Volume 1 & 2

by Antoinette Marie Davis

Lessons on Church Folks Vol. 1 and 2 are novels that bring to light many issues that are found in the everyday twentieth -century church. These short stories contained in these novels are there to entertain but also show the seriousness in the issues that are spoken about. The book covers issues from backbiting (gossiping) to adultery. Each story starts with a short paragraph explaining the issue and then a short parable or example of the issue.

In some cases, I love the format of the book. The size of the book could be intimidatingto a new reader but on the other hand great for the reader that cannot sit and read a full novel but just a little excerpt every day. The downfall of the novel is the lack of scripture references. Based on the writing presented, there is a feeling that most of the book was skewed toward negativity of those that attended church as a regular practice. If one were a weak-minded or simply or unaware of the positives of religious worship gathering, on would never return to a church or visit a church after reading this.

This reviewer wishes that the author would have given just a little more to the novel than a “parable a day”.

Rated 3 stars
Rated by Patrice Smith

For Readers In Motion Bookclub

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 Review of Beautiful Disasters by Dawn Jaspers

Beautiful Disasters by Dawn Jaspers

Anika Conners is a woman born from hurt and pain. Her conception was that of rape from a whiteman in a small town in South Carolina where racism still looms. She is determined to get even with the man that took her mother’s life, but the question is will she get back at the right man. Along this journey of her revenge, she also plans on making a pit stop to get back at her half sister; Lisa. She is doing this to her sister to make sure that she does not receive her part of the inheritance left by their father. So Anika makes it a point to let everyone know her sister’s true secret.



Akina also has a strong sexual craving. While falling in love with Tatyana Simmons she was unknowingly sleeping with Tatyana’s husband, David Walters who is in in love with her. But she wants none of them after a chance meeting with an old friend from high school, Eric. The passion between Eric and Anika starts off as just that passion but the passion is turning into love. But Anika is not ready for true love or is she?



So many sub stories that are linked to one story is what I can sum up the concept of this book to be and Dawn Jasper could have not done this better. There was at no point where I was confused about any of the plot lines. The Author gave this character the hurt and pain that any person in this situation would feel. The book has such a smooth flow that it was finished in one day. I cannot wait until the sequel comes out.


Rated: 5 stars
Reviewed by Patrice Smith
For Readers In Motion BookClub