“I prefer to be called African American because I like to identify with my African ancestors. “
 
Tiffany Stallings is the Amazon best selling author of 'Mommy Works Too Much' and 'The Bounce Back Mindset: How to Bounce Back When Life Has Screwed You.' 
 
Tiffany has served as the founding partner of a New Jersey-based educational service firm that provides tutoring, test prep, enrichment programs, and a host of other summer camps and sports activities. She also has a broad range of educational experience working with children and families. 
 
Over the years, Tiffany taught in the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She also became an educator for adult learners. Her skills as a master teacher enabled her to teach an array of subjects. 
 
Tiffany has worked as a lead teacher in Math, providing guidance and support for fellow teachers. In addition, she has served as a vice principal and principal of a public, K-8 charter school. 
 
During Tiffany’s tenure in this position, she personally devised and implemented a variety of professional development workshops for both teachers and paraprofessionals. She also created a “Surviving as a New Teacher Program” to acclimate novice teachers to the rigors of teaching.
 
Currently, Tiffany serves as the Chief School Administrator of an alternative high school. Her education stems from a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Montclair State University and a Master of Arts Degree in School Administration and Supervision from Saint Peter’s College. Other accolades include membership in the National Association for Elementary School Principals and the Psi Chi National Honor Society.
 
Tiffany is a mother of three, and enjoys running and cycling. She takes pride in being a firm back of the pack half marathoner, perpetual beginning road cyclist, and aspiring triathlete. 
 
At the moment she is preparing to release her next two books, 'We Want to See the World!' and 'Get Published! How I Became an Amazon Best Selling Author.' 
 
Learn more at www.ohtiffanywrites.com. 
 
Hello, my name is Mariah James & I’m from Rochester, NY. 
“I prefer to be identified as black. I feel as if being called an African American is to say that I, myself was born in Africa and has since gained my citizenship as an American. I am American, by definition of the word, but I am black because my bloodline shows not only that my ancestors were originally from Africa, but it also shows that I have ancestors who were born and raised in the Carribeans.”

“I refer to myself as both. I use African American because that’s what’s politically correct. My ancestors are from Africa and they’re apart of me. I may have never been to Africa but that’s where it all started for us. I’m ok with saying that I’m black too, because that’s what I am. Both are ok to me.”
 
Bre'youn is a 22 year old, born and raised in Shreveport, La. She is the youngest of two sisters. Growing up she became intrigued by urban fiction novels after reading her first Kwan book. Before picking up a book Bre'youn has always had a secret love for writing stories, but she has always loved to read also. She didn't really get serious about writing until she decided to take a semester off from school, and during that break one of her childhood friends encouraged her to submit her manuscript to a publishing company. In October of 2017 Bre'youn signed under Major Key Publishing.
 
Book Synopsis 
 
Step into the world of Kameron “Stone” Smith & Zeke “Ghost” Daniels. Kameron is a pediatrician by day and a queen pin by night, whereas Zeke is a full-time king pin. Both run their drug empires in different parts of the country, but faith would have it that they both end up at the same place at the same time. Find out what happens when Kameron and Zeke fall hard for each other without knowing who they are really falling for. 
 
Meet Joy, Kameron’s best friend, and her brother Michael, Kameron’s right hand man. The trio have been friends since they were kids, but when another friend is added to the group, things head south. Demi has been friends with Kameron since they both were in college. Demi and Michael find themselves testing the waters of a potential relationship and Joy isn’t too thrilled about it. 
 
What happens when friendships are diminished, family members become strangers and the love of your life is someone you would have never thought they were? 
 
Catch up on part 1 & 2 before 3 drops soon! 

Website
https://m.facebook.com/authoressbreyoun/ 
 

“I consider myself African American. I prefer this over black because so view black ad a color. My roots are from Africa and I am An American.”
 
Rose Rodriquez was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina and currently resides in Atlanta Georgia. Her love of storytelling sprouted as a young child. Her inspiration as a writer comes from her passion to bring hope and healing to her reading audience.  Rose has over 15 years in the publishing industry and has penned five novels and published three entitled,  Cameo Appearances, When God Sleeps and These Seats Are Taken, which is her latest release. She earned a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety with a concentration in Environmental Management. Rose is a member American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), The Authors Guild, The National Writers Association, the Writers Guild and a host of other fiction/screen writing organizations.
 
Book Synopsis:
Constanze Lourdes-Cordon, a prominent clinical psychologist seems to have it all. She has made her professional and social mark in urban chic Washington DC when suddenly her world comes crashing down and she is stripped of everything she loves—her son, her career and her seventeen-year marriage to Ellis Cordon. She finds herself on an unexpected life journey in the heart of rural North Carolina where she discovers a life so rich and full she could have never imagined. These Seats are Taken will take you onriveting heart-felt tale of friendship, forgiveness, love and self-discovery. In her third release These Seats are Taken, Rose Rodriquez has crafted a bold and compelling story steeped with humor and life lessons that will surely engage and hold readers until the end.
website: www.roserodriquez.com
 

“I would prefer to be identified as African American because it is more professional in identifying me as a black american.”
 
James Turner was born and raised in the drug infested Gem City (Dayton, Ohio) and became a product of his environment when he was introduced to the dope game and fast money.  It did not take him long to get entrapped in the lifestyle and spoils that came with his riches.  But he quickly learned that the game loved no one and found out how treacherous the game could be.  Getting money comes with plenty of stories good and bad so ride with this author through the streets of the Gem City while he tells you what people will do for that paper.
 
Book Synopsis:
 
This is a story about the drug infested streets of Dayton, Ohio.  And a tale of how the heroin epidemic mangled the city, and produced some hustlers who were doing some big time hanking, and getting major money in the process.
 
Roscoe Evans was a dope boy's dope boy when he unexpectantly caught a ten year bid and had to lay it down.
 
He was on top when crack cocaine was the name of the game, but while he was down the game dramatically changed.  When he came home it was, either roll with it or get rolled over.  The choice was his.
 
He had made a promise that he wanted to keep, but he was confused and always had been about his paper.  So what is he supposed to do?
 
Keep his promise or eat and get some of the money that was flowing through the streets of the Gem City?
 
The streets and the game caused him to miss the love of his life and they both killed with no remorse.  But what will he do when his past unknowingly revisits him?
 
Imagine had love for her man, but she had to do what she thought was right.  She left Dayton hoping to never return, but would find herself having to come back when something unexpected happens and ends up causing her to have to do some explaining of her own.
 
If you can't love or trust the one you want, then love the game and ask yourself.
 
WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR THAT PAPER?????
 
 
http://hankingthebook.wixsite.com/jamesturner

“ I am a women of color…that’s it! African-American or Black, neither matters.”
 
Theresa M. Odom-Surgick is a singer, songwriter and author.  She is an accomplished writer and has written and presented several plays and skits that minister to the heart of people. 
 
Her first published book "My Life Tested: Earthly vs. Spiritual Things", is a memoir of Theresa's life. She has also written two fiction novels - "Jalena Dances with God",  "INTRUSION" and has also authored a non-fiction book, titled  CHRONICLES TO PURE PRAISE  &. WORSHIP IN THE ARTS (A Creative Arts Handbook), that is used as an aid to persons who perform creative arts such as: mime, liturgical dance, drama, and more. In March 2018, she will publish another non-fiction titled, Chronicles of Dynamic Faith.
 
In 2010, she founded DMO (Delila Melrose Odom) Music and Creative Arts.  This is a ministry that was birthed by God and is named in memory of her mother, Delila Melrose Odom, who was a Minister of Music for over 40 years.  Her mother’s mission in life was centered on making sure that the church music department functioned in excellence.  DMO Music and Creative Arts stands as a legacy in her honor.
 
August 6, 2011, Pastor. Surgick was awarded the NYS Tribute to Black Women in the Arts to acknowledge her outstanding artistic contributions to the community and the Empire State and in 2012, she received a special award - Woman who Rocks from the Israel AME First Church. 
 
Today, as Pastor of the Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, her focus is on using all of the gifts that God has invested in her through preaching and teaching the Word of God; singing, songwriting and presenting/writing dramatic plays and writing her fiction novels and non-fiction books. 
 
She is the loving wife of Arnold Surgick and proud mother of Krystal-Rose, Antoine, Andrae and DeShawne Surgick. Adopted mom of Christopher and Shayla Armand and grandmother of seven. 
 
Book SYNOPSIS:
 
Devin Vandelyn has done nothing but ruined lives. From raping his own sister to causing the death of his beloved aunt, his life has been one that has wreaked havoc and lost love from the beginning of time. How will he handle things when he is suddenly on the receiving end of misery and pain? He is now put into a situation of having to pay for his past sins in this drama filled story. How will he cope with his adversaries? A line is drawn in the sand...who will win?

As he evolves, you will begin a love-hate relationship with Devin and root for him as he goes through adversity to pursue victory. Will he finally figure things out when his past comes to haunt him with trials as he struggles to admit his wrong doing? Nothing is settled without a cost. His breakthrough comes in a mysterious way that even he cannot begin to comprehend.

You'll meet his sister, Rachel. Her hatred of her brother is long-lived. A new love comes into her life. It is this love who helps her come to a threshold in life that turns her life around. Her interaction in this story brings in a little love and a bright side to this drama.

Another character that will catch your attention is the rich and powerful, Michael Stern. He has a vendetta against Devin and his determination for revenge has pulled Rachel into the forefront of his evil plan to get her brother to pay a fatal price.

So come with me on an exciting journey which is filled with drama, tension, intrigue and finally love in the lives of the Vandelyn's.
 
Website: http://www.pastortsurgickministry.org
                                                      

“I would like to be identified as a young, vivid  bi-racial young woman.”

My name is Danielle and I am the author of Lady & The Beasts: Love, Lies and Deceit Part I and Part II which recently just been published under Shontell Kennard’s publishing company Hustle2Hard Publications. It’s currently available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Kindle Prime as well as Paperback on Amazon.com
 
I was born and raised in Ewing Township, New Jersey.  I found my outlet and passion for reading and writing at a young age of three. Indulging in the love of basketball head first as any young girl wanting to live that WNBA dream, writing has always been my outlet.  My love for writing has been impeccable and I love it every chance I get; my pen bleeds my soul.
From Nicholas Machiavelli’s The Prince (1532) ;  Zora Neal Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) ; Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power (2000);   to current authors such as Zane, Terri McMillian,  Teri Woods , Shannon Holmes, Omar Tyree, Shontell Kennard, Nene Capri, and many others  I love reading and writing. 
 
I graduated and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland Spring 2012.
 
Book Synopsis: Lady&the Beasts: Love, Lies and Deceit Part I:
 
You can't help who you fall in love with even if both paths are similar. Nuriyah and Sincere have been together for a couple of years having the perfect hood love that everyone wants and dreams about.

Nuriyah soon finds out that everything that glitters isn’t gold when her relationship takes a turn for the worst. She finds out that Sincere has other women fighting for his love and he holds a few cards in his deck that will definitely test Nuriyah’s love for him. 

Nuriyah isn't going to let him get away that easy when unthinkable events start to unfold and tumbling down on the hood's perfect couple. Will Nuriyah and Sincere's love for one another succumb to the street code of love or will they conquer all.
 
Lady&the Beasts: Love, Lies and Deceit Part II:
 
Love has no boundaries and Cupid held no punches. Nuriyah is back in full effect and want answers to unanswered questions that could break her heart and have her looking differently at the people in her life. 

Sincere’ is caught up in a love triangle with two beautiful women fighting for his love and demons haunts his brain as he tries to come up with a plan that will stop his world from falling apart. His arrogance and womanizing ways will surely cost him either the love of his life, his family or his own life.

“I prefer to be identified as black, but it does not matter one way or another. In my every day conversation I would never say I'm an African- American woman. I would always say I'm a black woman. When someone sees the color of my skin the first thing comes to their mind is she's black. The fact of the matter is I know who I am and really and truly the only time I associate myself as an African-American is when I'm checking the box next to African-American/black on a questionnaire.“
 
Mahasolin (Robinson) Mack was born on February 7, 1988 in Columbus, Georgia. The twenty- nine year old still resides in Columbus with her husband; Xavier Mack and three children; Zancayrie, Zakai'ya, and Xavier Junior. On top of being the best mother and wife she could be, she's also a Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist and has a Bachelor in Health Administration. Mahasolin has endured reading since being a little girl, but really started loving it at the age of thirteen. 
 
She decided to take her daydreaming mind and the love she had for reading and transferred it to pen and paper. She fell in love with urban fiction after reading The Bank Roll Squad by David Weaver. Towards the ending of December 2016 she began writing her first novel I Get Good Loving From A Youngin'. She signed with her first publisher under Talehia Presents in March of 2017. She has 2 published books out so far, with her third one dropping soon. Mahasolin loves helping peoples, bowling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She is just getting started and hopes to one day become a National Bestselling Author.
 
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Book Synopsis
 
I’m Not Heartless, I’ve Just Learned To Use My Heart Less

Maya Santos is a 9-year-old Dominican girl, who grew up living in low income housing with her 20-year-old mother, Clara. Though she didn’t have much, she had one of the biggest hearts one could ask for. She did what normal girls her age did, which was play with her baby dolls and dance on a dance team. Clara tried to keep her away from the opposite sex for obvious reasons. Clara was her biggest supporter and she’d been doing an excellent job keeping Maya away from her abuser. Until an unforeseen tragedy happens, which leads Maya to live with her abusive father.

Rico, Maya’s father, eliminated his problem almost instantly in order to mold Princess Maya. He’d been searching for her ever since she’s been born. The kind of love Rico wanted to show Maya was the same kind of love he showed her mother when she was a young girl.
Mocha had endured physical and mental abuse by her father and his amigos daily. She gained enough strength to escape the madness when one of them tried to come for her more violently. Mocha was taught at an early age to never let her body go to waste and to use what she got to get what she wants. In the act of being abused one night, she’s saved by Slim, the owner of Club Dream. Whether she knew it or not, she was his for the taking.

Mesiiah “Si” Mangram was this bright skinned, seven foot one, tatted like a fool, dread headed stallion, who every woman wanted. Growing up and losing someone so dear to his heart made him heartless. He owned a barbershop on the Southside of the city. Being used for his young body by his father’s wife was the hand he was dealt. So, having multiple women in his bed was nothing new. He found himself only caring about his son, his brother, Mon, and Nana. When he’s released from prison, he meets Maya, the emotionless, bilingual goddess.

24-year-old Destini “Desi” Coleman has always been on her own. She strips at Club Dream at night and is an on call nail tech during the day. She meets this 20-year-old named Mon and falls for him. Will a mistake on one drunken night cause her to lose Mon for good? Or will they be able to bounce back?

Vexter “Vex” Freeman is a senior and has a full ride playing basketball at any 4 year college. He’s pretty laid back and stays out of trouble. Him and his girlfriend, Briana, have been together for a year now and she’s it for him. What’s going to happen when he finds out Briana has been keeping a secret from him?

Alexis “Lexi” Bryant was abandoned by her mother at the age of sixteen and left to take care of her son alone. With her baby daddy, Migo, being locked up, she has to drop out of school. She turned to stripping and became one of the most popular dancers at Dream. Now at 22, she’s finally getting her life together, except her baby daddy gets out and all hell breaks loose. Will Lexi be able to handle what Migo is dealing with? Or will it be too much to bear?

Rain Thomas is the dead beat baby mama of Mesiiah. She’d been stripping at Dream without him knowing for the longest. Her first love, Slim, was the one she wanted, but he was in love with the one she hated the most, “Mocha.” She would do anything to be by Slim’s side. What’s going to happen when she’s blinded by his love?
Will Mocha be able to escape the hold Slim has on her and become what Mesiiah needs? Or is it too late for her to have a heart? Find out if Maya and Mesiiah can get past the years of teary eyes and broken hearts they endured growing up, in this installment of, He Was Her Blessing She Was His Wife...
 
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“Though my ancestors originated from Africa, I have not researched what tribe or what part my bloodline stems from. I also acknowledge that my black is beautiful and we have come a long way and yet we still have so far to go as a race. “
 
Kanika K. Harris was born and raised in Little Rock, AR. She attended and graduated from the historical Little Rock Central High School in 1999. Kanika is married to her wonderful husband of eleven years and mother to three children. She spends her days working diligently alongside her partner and husband running their home-based business. Wanting to be an urban fiction novelist has always been a dream of hers and finally in 2013 she self-published ‘Love Drug.' The first released novel only increased the hunger to see what other plateaus she could reach.

Secret Admirer is the 17th book released by Kanika and there is so much more to come from this author. The passion to create soon trickled over to creating unique book covers. As an author, the need to express the text inside with the perfect perception on the cover is very crucial and Kanika aims for her covers to speak volumes. Although the writing process can be trying at times, she is looking forward to many more stories to come.
 
Book Synopsis: Secret Admirer
 
Gabriella's live-in boyfriend, Darnell, was gunned down in the streets and she was listed as the next of kin. Deep dark secrets are revealed in the wake of his fall and Gabriella is left holding the bag. 
 
The many enemies he made during his rise, sought out his leftovers after his demise and Gabriella has no clue what the newly acquired stalkers seek. 
 
Admirers have come forward with the intent to keep her safe from the evil that lurks in the shadows. But at what cost?
 
Website: www.author-kkharris.com
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​“I prefer African-American. While I have been able to trace my lineage as far as Trinidad-Tobago, I know that my ancestors also are spirit of the earth that makes up the continent of Africa. I celebrate the deep, rich, everlasting resilience of a people who still give me strength, courage, and endurance by DNA passed throughout generations.”

KR Bankston is an Fiction Novelist, Publishing Consultant, Public Speaker, and Mentor. She hails from Tallahassee, FL and now resides in Jonesboro, GA. Having written various works of fiction including short stories for most of her adult life, Bankston entered the world of commercial publishing in 2008 with her first novel, A Deadly Encounter. She has since gone on to write and publish to date some 30+ novels, including two anthologies and two novellas. Even with accolades coming from varying lovers and consumers of Urban Fiction, KR is a nonconformist novelist who writes in a multitude of genres. For more information visit the site:www.krbankstononline.com or connect with the author via email: [email protected]

Book Synopsis:
After a tumultuous upbringing and years of abuse, Tatiana’s life was finally her own. No more lying. No more pretending. She was free from the chains that bound her to the abyss of her old life. Tatiana was healthy, happy, and embarking finally upon love. She was living on her own terms, passionately embracing it. That all changed with a phone call and a hospital visit.
Now the horror she escaped seven years ago was back, threatening to once again devour and destroy her.  Would she be fortunate enough to escape another time or would her prophesied destiny be catastrophically fulfilled?
 
Website: http://www.krbankstononline.com

“African American is what I prefer to be called”
 
I’m a new author from California. 29 yr old writer signed to Creative Flow Publications. I write urban fiction books. I also read as well I enjoy a book that catches your attention from the first page.. 
 
Book Synopsis: 
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As Harmony journeys through life, there are many obstacles in her way. Being raped at a young age, drugs, sex, and disease all come into play. Will stripping save Harmony’s financial woes? Love, sex, heartache and gunplay will change everything. Come and take this drama filled journey with Harmony