Mysteries by Black Authors

Kenesha Williams is an author, editor and publisher who's every work truly captures the meaning of magic. Kenesha is the publisher of "Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine". A magazine dedicated to showcasing speculative fiction that feature black women as the central character. Like Ms. Williams shares in the interview, the stories in the magazine truly do have "black girls who are magical". Kenesha Williams is also the author of "Do for Love". A magical realism story that features Virginia Bridgeforth, a young lady who is pushed into the role of being a detective thanks to her magical power.

 In this interview with Kenesha Williams we discuss the following: 

• A little bit about Kenesha’s background and how it set the stage for the work she is doing now
• Kenesha’s motivation for writing "Do for Love" and what she wanted to explore in this story
• How the story in “Do for Love” illustrates the dramatic difference in the lives of black people today vs black people who lived in the late 40s and early 50s
• Kenesha’s interest in the magical realism genre and how this genre helps her create a story that is relatable to more people
• We drift off into a brief discussion of how grandmothers will brag on their grandchildren even from the spirit world
• Kenesha shares a list of African American mystery authors she reads and how Walter Mosley inspires her
• The motivation for the creation of “Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine”
• The need for “Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine” and the process of creating the magazine
• A brief discussion of the speculative fiction genre
• A brief discussion of the five published issues and news about the next issue
• A funny discussion on the relationship black people have with the horror genre
• Kenesha Williams’ work with WriteAhead Publishing(www.writeaheadpub.com) and the box sets they are producing
• And so much more…

Kenesha’s Websites:

www.keneshawilliams.com

www.blackgirlmagicmag.com

www.writeaheadpub.com

Social Media Links:

Twitter:

@Kenesha_W

@BlkGirlMagicMag

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/blackgirlmagicmag

www.facebook.com/keneshawilliams.writer/

www.facebook.com/writeaheadpub/

Links to purchase Kenesha's book and copies of Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine

Do For Love

Black Girl Magic Lit Magazine

Dr. Beth Brombosz has developed two books that provide a complete plan for passionate runners and bloggers to take things to the next level. Both runners and bloggers are people who have an inner drive that propels them to push themselves to new heights and often must face their challenges alone. Runners must push themselves past discomfort and stay motivated even when there is no one else around to motivate them. Bloggers are very similar. While they do not face the same physical challenges that runners do, they do face the challenge of coming up with new content on a regular basis. Bloggers must motivate themselves even when they are not getting feedback from their audience. Both runners & bloggers must measure themselves against what they achieved in the past and set new goals on a regular basis. Dr. Beth Brombosz books, "Yoga for Runners" and "Blogger to Author" are just what the doctor order for these two passionate groups. Her books provide clear and easily executable steps to achieving your goals and taking on new challenges as a runner or blogger.

• What is Yoga and what is it is not?
• How are Yoga and running related?
• How Yoga helps runners avoid injuries?
• What is the role of Yoga in providing balance in your physical training?
• How runners of all levels can effectively use this book?

• Why should you think about making your blog content into a book?
• What are the advantages a blogger brings to the table?
• What type of content is most suited for the transition to a book?
• How to build a plan that will make the process of developing a book achievable?
• How is the book structured?
• How can a person reverse engineer the process and develop their book idea by starting a blog?

http://www.sublimelyfit.com/

Beth shares all things Yoga and Fitness

Facebook: http://facebook.com/sublimelyfit

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sublimelyfit

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sublimelyfit

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sublimelyfit

http://bloggertoauthor.com

Here you will find Beth's podcast, free worksheets, online courses and a host of other great resources to take you from blogger to author.

Facebook: http://facebook.com/bloggertoauthor

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bloggertoauthor

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/bloggertoauthor

YouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UC6t1H_VKQjKGTj8KANWRPmQ

Podcast: (Blogger to Author)

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blogger-to-author/id1212020532?mt=2

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ieqdjjizn72jkimqskogu64urui?t=Blogger_to_Author

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=133357&refid=stpr

TuneIn: https://beta.tunein.com/radio/Blogger-to-Author-p1013696/

Dr. Beth Brombosz has developed two books that provide a complete plan for passionate runners and bloggers to take things to the next level. Both runners and bloggers are people who have an inner drive that propels them to push themselves to new heights and often must face their challenges alone. Runners must push themselves past discomfort and stay motivated even when there is no one else around to motivate them. Bloggers are very similar. While they do not face the same physical challenges that runners do, they do face the challenge of coming up with new content on a regular basis. Bloggers must motivate themselves even when they are not getting feedback from their audience. Both runners & bloggers must measure themselves against what they achieved in the past and set new goals on a regular basis. Dr. Beth Brombosz books, "Yoga for Runners" and "Blogger to Author" are just what the doctor order for these two passionate groups. Her books provide clear and easily executable steps to achieving your goals and taking on new challenges as a runner or blogger. 

• What is Yoga and what is it is not?
• How are Yoga and running related?
• How Yoga helps runners avoid injuries?
• What is the role of Yoga in providing balance in your physical training?
• How runners of all levels can effectively use this book?

• Why should you think about making your blog content into a book?
• What are the advantages a blogger brings to the table?
• What type of content is most suited for the transition to a book?
• How to build a plan that will make the process of developing a book achievable?
• How is the book structured?
• How can a person reverse engineer the process and develop their book idea by starting a blog?

http://www.sublimelyfit.com/

Beth shares all things Yoga and Fitness 

Facebook:  http://facebook.com/sublimelyfit 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sublimelyfit 

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/sublimelyfit 

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/sublimelyfit

http://bloggertoauthor.com

Here you will find Beth's podcast, free worksheets, online courses and a host of other great resources to take you from blogger to author. 

Facebook:  http://facebook.com/bloggertoauthor 

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bloggertoauthor 

Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/bloggertoauthor 

YouTube:  http://youtube.com/channel/UC6t1H_VKQjKGTj8KANWRPmQ 

Podcast: (Blogger to Author) 

iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blogger-to-author/id1212020532?mt=2 

Google Play:  https://play.google.com/music/m/Ieqdjjizn72jkimqskogu64urui?t=Blogger_to_Author 

Stitcher:  http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=133357&refid=stpr 

TuneIn:  https://beta.tunein.com/radio/Blogger-to-Author-p1013696/

Allyson M Deese is an author who is not confined by a single genre. Allyson has an extensive catalog of books she has written under her name and her two pen names. From romance to inspirational literature, Allyson M Deese delivers clear and relatable literature that always touch's the heart. Allyson started writing as a poet. From Poetry to Short Story to Novel to Non-fiction, Allyson's work covers formats.

Allyson also writes under the pen name "MiChaune". She has a new book coming out August 29, 2017. "Definition of a Bad Girl" will be Allyson's first urban fiction title. Listen to the interview to hear the inspiration for the title.

Take a moment and listen Allyson share her writing journey and discover her extensive catalog of books and short stories.

http://www.allysonmdeese.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAllyDeese

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllysonMDeese @AllysonMDeese

Allyson M Deese is an author who is not confined by a single genre. Allyson has an extensive catalog of books she has written under her name and her two pen names. From romance to inspirational literature, Allyson M Deese delivers clear and relatable literature that always touch’s the heart. Allyson started writing as a poet. From Poetry to Short Story to Novel to Non-fiction, Allyson’s work covers formats.

Allyson also writes under the pen name “MiChaune”. She has a new book coming out August 29, 2017. "Definition of a Bad Girl" will be Allyson's first urban fiction title. Listen to the interview to hear the inspiration for the title.

Take a moment and listen Allyson share her writing journey and discover her extensive catalog of books and short stories.

http://www.allysonmdeese.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAllyDeese

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AllysonMDeese @AllysonMDeese

In "Empire of Glass", Kaitlin Solimine draws upon the stories share by her "Chinese father" during her frequent trips to China as an exchange student and Fulbright Fellow. The book follows the lives of Baba and Li-Ming as they survive the dramatic changes that occurred between the 1950s and 1990s in China. A story that captures how a family's love endures through challenges that would break most people. Kaitlin paints her story on the canvas of change that occurred in China during this time period.

Kaitlin Solimine makes use of an interesting technique with footnotes to introduce the voice of the "translator" to "Empire of Glass". By doing this, Kaitlin makes the reading experience more interactive and provides another layer on this fascinating story. Pick up your copy of "Empire of Glass" by Kaitlin Solimine from your local bookstore or use the links below. You will be inspired while you experience a piece of Chinese culture.

Kaitlin Solimine's Website (while you are there, subscribe to her newsletter)

www.kaitlinsolimine.com

Follow Kaitlin here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solimineauthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsGoKato

Purchase your copy here:

Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781632460554

Amazon: Purchase from Amazon

Check out Hippo Reads

www.hipporeads.com

http://www.talkingwithauthors.com/podcast/kaitlin-solimine/

In "Empire of Glass", Kaitlin Solimine draws upon the stories share by her "Chinese father" during her frequent trips to China as an exchange student and Fulbright Fellow. The book follows the lives of Baba and Li-Ming as they survive the dramatic changes that occurred between the 1950s and 1990s in China. A story that captures how a family's love endures through challenges that would break most people. Kaitlin paints her story on the canvas of change that occurred in China during this time period.

Kaitlin Solimine makes use of an interesting technique with footnotes to introduce the voice of the "translator" to "Empire of Glass". By doing this, Kaitlin makes the reading experience more interactive and provides another layer on this fascinating story. Pick up your copy of "Empire of Glass" by Kaitlin Solimine from your local bookstore or use the links below. You will be inspired while you experience a piece of Chinese culture.

Kaitlin Solimine's Website (while you are there, subscribe to her newsletter)

www.kaitlinsolimine.com

Follow Kaitlin here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solimineauthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsGoKato

Purchase your copy here:

Indie Bound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781632460554

Amazon: Purchase from Amazon

Check out Hippo Reads

www.hipporeads.com

http://www.talkingwithauthors.com/podcast/kaitlin-solimine/

Patricia Bridewell co-authored the book "A Generation of Curses" with Faatima Johnson and has contributed a story to the anthology "Single Mama Dating Drama". Patricia Bridewell's writing grabs a reader's attention from the first paragraph and delivers a relatable story.

A Generation of Curses follows the life of Khadesia Hill whose ideal life is disrupted by the ghosts of her past. Set against the back drop of a church that is in the process of changing leadership, Khadesia's past threatens to disrupt her husband chance to lead his father's church and the very foundation of her relationship. A story of family conflict, church life and the need to have faith even when the whole world around you seems to be falling down, Patricia Bridewell's book delivers an inspirational story. Patricia Bridewell shares how this book came about and the process of co-authoring a book.

Patricia is also a short story writer and you can find one of her stories in "Single Mama Dating Drama". Patricia's story "Got My Mojo Working" is one of the stories in this anthology published by Brown Girls Publishing. The anthology features a series of stories with a theme of single ladies trying to get back into the data field. Patricia shares how she enjoyed the process of creating this short story.

"Got My Mojo Working" focuses on the dating lives of Mojo Avery and Laila Parkins. Two single parents who are trying to re-enter the dating game but they find their children have different plans. Patricia Bridewell uses the recording industry as a background for this story. Patricia draws upon her experience when she worked for Motown to give the reader a realistic view in the recording industry. "Got My Mojo Working" grabs your attention from the first paragraph and keeps you turning pages until the end.

www.patriciabridewell.com

www.patriciaannbridewell.wordpress.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/PABridewell

Patricia Bridewell co-authored the book "A Generation of Curses" with Faatima Johnson and has contributed a story to the anthology "Single Mama Dating Drama". Patricia Bridewell's writing grabs a reader's attention from the first paragraph and delivers a relatable story.

A Generation of Curses follows the life of Khadesia Hill whose ideal life is disrupted by the ghosts of her past. Set against the back drop of a church that is in the process of changing leadership, Khadesia's past threatens to disrupt her husband chance to lead his father's church and the very foundation of her relationship. A story of family conflict, church life and the need to have faith even when the whole world around you seems to be falling down, Patricia Bridewell's book delivers an inspirational story. Patricia Bridewell shares how this book came about and the process of co-authoring a book. 

Patricia is also a short story writer and you can find one of her stories in "Single Mama Dating Drama". Patricia's story "Got My Mojo Working" is one of the stories in this anthology published by Brown Girls Publishing. The anthology features a series of stories with a theme of single ladies trying to get back into the data field. Patricia shares how she enjoyed the process of creating this short story.

"Got My Mojo Working" focuses on the dating lives of Mojo Avery and Laila Parkins. Two single parents who are trying to re-enter the dating game but they find their children have different plans. Patricia Bridewell uses the recording industry as a background for this story. Patricia draws upon her experience when she worked for Motown to give the reader a realistic view in the recording industry. "Got My Mojo Working" grabs your attention from the first paragraph and keeps you turning pages until the end.

www.patriciabridewell.com

www.patriciaannbridewell.wordpress.com

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/PABridewell

Keith Fentonmiller joins me to share his novel "Kasper Mützenmacher's Cursed Hat". A fascinating story that starts in pre - World War II Germany and moves to Detroit. Keith combines jazz, magic, mythology and history to create a compelling story that will have you compel to read just one more page. "Kasper Mützenmacher's Cursed Hat" is the first book in Keith Fentonmiller's Life Indigo series. A book and series that tells a family saga in a new, bold and interesting format. Keith uses a finely tune layer of humor to lighten the tone of a story that has a very difficult time in world history as its backdrop.

Keith is also the author of two very interesting short stories. In "Non Compos Mentis" Keith uses the form of a legal brief to tell the story of a lawsuit involving a ghost and the estate of a deceased werewolf. In Keith's other short story, "Exodus", a Brooklyn transplant follows his beloved Dodgers to L.A. and then unexpectedly reunites with his boyhood crush.

Purchase from Amazon

Websites:

www.keithfentonmiller.com

www.curiosityquills.com/books/kasper-mutzenmachers-cursed-hat/

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/author.Keith.Fentonmiller/

Twitter:

@KFentonmiller