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We Can Change It!
When Will BLACK Lives Truly Matter? is a powerful and deeply personal narrative that traces your journey from a troubled upbringing in Detroit to becoming a community leader and advocate for change. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Honestly, I’m afraid of growing old. We have strayed from our greatness as a black community, and no one holds us accountable anymore. With 13 grandchildren, I have transformed my life and career to stand with them and for them.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
Getting frustrated with we wait until something bad happens to stand up, saying I’m going to stop watching the news!! Then my heart got heavy, you have to do something now…
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
Sharing the progress made by various communities is commendable, but ultimately, this is a call to action. To truly incite change, we must actively participate in stopping gun violence and addressing Black-on-Black crime. Get involved in mentoring programs or establish one within your community. Consider engaging with initiatives like My Brother’s Keeper, Black Girls Code, The Brotherhood/Sister Sol, and Harlem Children’s Zone. Let’s unite and embody the concept of a supportive village—normalize the presence of strong Black families and encourage fathers to guide their sons towards a better path.
What do you hope readers take away from your story?
We can change! It is time to seriously consider what we can do to make meaningful changes for our future generations.
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Deserving of Grace
Should Have Told You Sooner follows a museum professional navigating the complexities of motherhood, the aftermath of divorce, and a career opportunity that leads her abroad. Where did the idea for this novel come from?
The idea for Should Have Told You Sooner came to me while I was immersed in a book of Welsh folk tales. One story in particular, “The Lady of Llyn Y Fan Fach,” captivated me and set my imagination racing. In it, a young farmer named Gwyn visits the lake named in the title, and while he is there, a most beautiful fairy rises from the water and speaks to him. She is Nelferch, and in an instant, Gwyn is in love. Nelferch agrees to marry him, sacrificing the watery world she knows for a life with him on dry land, but their union ends in disappointment and pain. Long after finishing the story, I kept thinking about Nelferch and Gwyn and all the ways we might harm those we profess to love. It wasn’t long before I stopped thinking about the folk tale characters and began imagining a more contemporary pair.
What is one pivotal moment in the story that you think best defines Noel?
After Noel leaves a heart-to-heart talk with Henry, the young artist she’s been working with, she makes a side trip to an art museum instead of returning right back to work. Their conversation has shaken her – and I won’t say why because spoilers! – and as she’s walking through all the London neighborhoods that were her haunts while she was a student, both Henry’s words and her memories are running through her head, and she’s letting them. Until this moment, she’s been the person who put her memories in a box and closed the lid tight on them because the idea of revisiting that part of her life was too painful. I think it becomes clear here how hard it’s been for her to live with the memories and also how hard it’s been to live without acknowledging them, and not only for herself. She realizes something has to change.
Is there any moral or idea that you hope readers take away from the story?
I always hope my stories make readers think about how complex and flawed and yet deserving of grace we all are. That living is all about change and growth and doing the work that helps us heal both ourselves and our relationships with others.
What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?
I’m currently working on the sequel to Should Have Told You Sooner, and I have two other novel projects that are in early planning stages. If the sequel is finished within the year, it could be out as early as 2027.
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While studying art history at a London university, Noel Enfield falls passionately in love with aspiring artist and art school student Bryn Jones. Shortly after Bryn leaves for a five-month painting trip through Italy, Noel discovers she is pregnant. She is ecstatic and believes Bryn will be too—they have plans to marry, after all. But mishaps part the two lovers, and a desperate Noel makes a split-second choice to move forward in a way that will change not only her life but also the lives of everyone she loves.
Three decades later, when she is offered a six-month secondment to a London museum, Noel decides it’s time to prove she really has moved on from that difficult period by returning to the city where she met and lost Bryn. But rather than proving she has persevered, the move lands Noel in the thick of London’s insular art world, with only one or two degrees of separation from her past and the people she once loved. After she reconnects with an old, dear friend and learns finally what kept Bryn from returning to her all those years ago, the very underpinnings of her life are rocked to their core. Some decisions made in the past can never be put behind her, she realizes, and armed with this new understanding, she sets out on a journey to reclaim what—and who—she left behind.
Break From Our Mental Pain
In Finley’s Song, readers meet a pianist who is battling grief and despair after her husband’s sudden death and struggling to raise her son through it all. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Finley’s Song was inspired by observing how grief can affect us in ways other than just making us sad or lonely. Guilt can often be an emotion we are grappling with in addition to grief. What could I have done to cause a different outcome or to have had a better relationship with this partner, parent, or child? This can be heightened by a sudden and premature death of that loved one. We always think time is on our side, until it isn’t. I also found it inspiring that Finley and Max never stop trying to find their way back to a healthy relationship while working through their grief in very different ways.
What are some things you find interesting about the human condition that make for great fiction?
Regarding Finley’s Song, I find it interesting how grief, coupled with guilt, can damage our ability to think in a rational or responsible manner. Why is this? I believe we can become overwhelmed with the starkness of reality. I can’t change or fix this outcome. I must live with the finality of it and decisions I made leading up to the end of my relationship with this partner, parent, or child. It can cause us to search for ways to escape… alcohol, drugs, sex…. and other distractions to give our mind the tiniest break from our mental pain. How this plays out in my characters’ lives becomes intriguing and insightful.
Was Finley’s backstory something you always had, or did it develop as you were writing?
Finley’s backstory was something that developed as I wrote. I always know the main plot and themes of the story before I begin. I acquaint myself with the major characters, and I know approximately how the story will end. The middle is a bit of a blur that constantly develops as I write. It is true that at some point the story begins to write itself as characters, settings, and behaviors fall into a pattern. Eventually, I clearly see how to resolve their issues.
Can we look forward to more work from you soon? What are you currently working on?
I am halfway through my next novel, called The Writer. It is a story about a woman who discovers she is pregnant and has terminal cancer at the same time. She decides to give her baby girl up for adoption, but then fate, as per usual, has its way with her. She must maneuver through the unforeseen twists and turns of what she had once thought was a well-planned resolution for herself and her daughter.
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The Coolest Warrior Ever
The Call of Thunder centers around a young woman struggling with identity and duty, living a hidden existence in a mountain village where she must resist the urge to reveal her own extraordinary powers. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I give a lot of credit to The Legend of Zelda video games, also Marvel (costume was inspired by Black Widow), and movies like The Avengers, Black Panther being my favorite. Being able to create your own world and literally do whatever you want with it got me really excited about this. I spent years trying to create the storyline and figuring out what powers she would have. I truly wanted her to be the coolest warrior ever!
What were some of the emotional and moral guidelines you followed when developing your characters?
There were times in my life that I wanted to stop being so reserved, stop caring what other people thought of every single thing I said and did. I recall in my younger years how frustrating yet amazing it can be to first experience romantic feelings. I wanted to bring that to light in Havanna as somewhat of a reflection of myself.
What was your favorite scene in this story?
Probably when Havanna arrives in Sabbia and fights the Backers trap that was set up for her there. I loved writing about Queen Calista and their relationship, and how freaking awesome she is. It was a way to give Havanna some hope after so much loss.
Can you give us a glimpse inside Book 2 of the Hidden Heroes series? Where will it take readers?
It picks up right where book 1 leaves off, with Quill and Havanna going to find the next Descendant. There are tests along the way to find the other Descendants, such as fighting enormous monsters and one particularly cold, brutal personality. Slow-burn romance is for certain as the characters get to know each other and learn to work together for the same purpose. The ending, in particular, will leave readers shocked, just the way I like it.
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In the kingdom of Petros, twenty-year-old Havanna wants nothing more than to be free, to find herself, and to use her powers without reserve. But using her lightning abilities could expose her to the Backers—who do the Dormant King’s dirty work in hunting down her kind—and the bloodthirsty, fatal Dormants.
Besides, not even Havanna’s best friend knows her secret.
When her own impatience, isolation, and a bully create the perfect storm, Havanna’s desperation snaps her self-control. But she triggers the wrath of the Dormant King and a deadly raid that leaves her more alone than ever.
Determined to make things right, Havanna breaks out of hiding to take revenge. While searching for the Dormant King, testing her powers, and exploring the kingdom she begged to see her whole life, she finds that this quest is more difficult than expected.
Maybe that’s because this quest was never Havanna’s alone…
The Call of Thunder is a YA fantasy with an epic quest, adrenaline-spiking action, and a heroine learning the full scope of her power.
Success Story
Limited Partner Investing is a guide that inspires everyday investors to move beyond safe bets and discover how funding local businesses, franchises, and partnerships can build personal wealth and strong communities. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I was in a Half Price Bookstore one day, and while looking through the bargain book section, I located a book entitled “Stock Investing.” I then decided to write a book entitled Limited Partner Investing.
In your research, which real-world success story stood out most?
Limited partnership businesses are about cash-cows and modern-day ‘gold mines.’ My favorite modern-day gold mine is the golf driving range. People in the small business industry decided, in the 1970s, that a golf driving range is a modern day gold mine. Why? Because, believe me, golf driving ranges just make money. Anyway, I have interviewed a lot of business owners over the course of my lifetime. And all of these people, every single one of them, shared something with me about how they turned their local business into a local success story.
How do you balance the enthusiasm of your writing style with the need to convey the risks of LP investing?
A well-known LP industry formula is used to make decisions about LP business investments.
What advice would you give someone who wants to take their very first step into being a limited partner?
Read my two books, Limited Partner Investing, and Limited Partnership Basics and More! These two books will provide you with direct information on what you need to get things going.
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Wasp Oil
Wasp Oil, by A.G. Flitcher, tells a story drenched in darkness, madness, and obsession. It begins with a drunken man riding into a city under a cold sky, only to stumble into visions, betrayal, and a sinister voice that drives him toward violence. From there, the narrative unspools into a twisting detective story centered on Rosaria, a tough but haunted cop navigating a web of corruption, strange deaths, and whispers of something otherworldly lurking behind the ordinary. The world of Halburton feels at once familiar and warped, like a city sitting on the edge of reality, where every alley hides a ghost and every conversation has teeth.
Reading it was messy, wild, and, at times, unsettling. The writing is raw and jagged. Flitcher doesn’t hold back, and that gives the book a kind of honesty that I couldn’t shake. Some passages felt like I was being pulled under water, gasping for air, and others came at me with such absurdity that I laughed even while feeling disturbed. Flitcher is a master at crafting scenes rich with almost grotesque detail and dialogue that sometimes wanders into strange tangents, but I couldn’t look away. It reminded me of listening to a friend tell a story you know is going off the rails, but you can’t stop yourself from leaning in.
What really stuck with me was the atmosphere. It felt like the book itself was possessed, whispering through its characters, tricking me into thinking the city of Halburton was alive, hungry, and always watching. Rosaria, with her grief and sharp tongue, carried the story for me. She felt real in her contradictions: strong and fragile, hardened and yearning, reckless and careful all at once. And beneath it all, there’s a constant drumbeat of fury and loss, which gave the book its heartbeat. The ideas about anger, corruption, and what it means to be consumed by darkness didn’t come across as polished philosophy, but as something jagged and painful, and that made them hit harder.
I’d recommend Wasp Oil to readers who like their fiction strange, brutal, and emotionally raw. If you’re someone who enjoys wandering into a world that feels unhinged and alive with ghosts, violence, and raw human emotion, then this book is worth your time.
Pages: 414 | ASIN : B0FNSSSRGM
The Whistle of Revenge
K.D. Sherrinford’s The Whistle of Revenge is a fast-paced, emotionally rich continuation of the Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler mysteries. Set in early 20th-century Milan, the book blends crime, romance, and vengeance with theatrical flair. Holmes and Irene, now married and living under assumed identities, find their world shattered when their son Nicco is kidnapped by an old nemesis from The Hound of the Baskervilles. From that point, the story spirals into a game of deceit and endurance as love, loyalty, and intellect collide.
The first few chapters hooked me right away. The prologue, where Irene describes her marriage to Sherlock, is both tender and revealing, not the cold, calculating Holmes we usually see, but a man capable of deep affection. The Venice scenes in Chapter One are lush and cinematic; I could almost feel the sun bouncing off the Adriatic as Irene and Sherlock share champagne and Beethoven under the stars. However, just as I began to settle into the tenderness of their romance, the narrative abruptly shifts, Nicco’s kidnapping strikes with the force of a sudden, devastating blow. The abrupt shift from idyllic calm to dread mirrors real life’s unpredictability, and I loved that Sherrinford didn’t rush that emotional whiplash.
What stands out most is that the book is told from five points of view: Sherlock, Irene, Nicco, Inspector Romano, and Jack Stapleton. Irene’s chapters pulse with maternal anguish and strength, while Nicco’s chapters, especially his terrifying imprisonment in the “church prison,” showcase an eerie intelligence beyond his years. One scene that stuck with me is when Nicco deciphers a way to slip clues into a ransom letter using his father’s methods. That mix of fear and logic, hope and despair, feels so authentic. The writing isn’t just descriptive; it’s visceral. I could practically hear the echo of his footsteps in that cold, stone chamber. Sherrinford really leans into sensory detail, the smell of damp walls, the flicker of candlelight, giving even the darkest moments a strange beauty.
At times, the prose tends toward the ornate, with Irene’s introspective passages occasionally drifting, particularly during the evocative flashbacks to La Scala and Venice. Yet this quality contributes to the novel’s distinctive allure; the work does not aspire to be a restrained detective tale but rather a lush, romantic thriller with operatic grandeur, where even the antagonists possess a certain dramatic elegance. One particularly striking scene occurs when Irene recalls the abductor’s mask, likening it to “the devil himself,” a moment rendered with such vivid intensity that it sent a genuine chill through me. The melodrama works because it fits the story’s world: a place of music, love, and betrayal, where every feeling is turned up to eleven.
By the end, when Holmes and Irene close in on their son’s captors, I was genuinely tense. There’s a mix of detective intrigue and raw emotion that reminded me why this pairing, Holmes and Adler, works so well under Sherrinford’s pen. It’s less about deduction and more about devotion, about two fiercely intelligent people grappling with love and revenge.
The Whistle of Revenge is a rich, passionate ride. It’s not just for fans of Sherlock Holmes, it’s for anyone who loves mysteries with heart, romance with bite, and storytelling that sweeps you away. If you like historical thrillers wrapped in lush description and emotional depth, this one’s for you.
Pages: 335 | ISBN : 978-1487442514
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