Carl Weber'a Kingpins Brooklyn by Brandie Davis

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In the Eighties and Nineties, Wesley Evans, better known as Ruby, was Brooklyn’s wealthiest, longest reigning kingpin. Accomplishing all it took to make history, including rubbing elbows with celebrities and expanding his businesses out of state, he avoided all the bounties put on his head and NYPD’s handcuffs.

Ruby set the bar in Brooklyn, and when he finally became a legit family man, he left behind rules that would ensure not only success, but also humility, for the kings who would follow him.
 
1) Do not sell to pregnant women.
2) Do not sell to kids thirteen and under.
3) Respect the neighborhood elders.
4) Give back to the community twice a year.
 
Ten years later, each of Brooklyn’s kingpins has followed in Ruby’s footsteps, making it out with their lives, freedom, and ridiculous amounts of money. Life is good; Brooklyn’s people are good— and then Felix Brown, aka Straw, comes into power. Straw sucks Brooklyn dry. No one is off limits, and following another man’s rules is a no-go.

Living out his life stress-free in the Bahamas, Ruby receives a call from his protégé, informing him of the deadly turn Brooklyn has taken under Straw’s control. Ruby had left that life alone, but how can he continue living the good life when his home is in shambles? What kind of king allows his kingdom to fall? Ruby’s coming home. He thought he was out, but he’s not.
 

 

The Accidental Queen by L.R. Jackson

JUNE 2023

 

Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons

 

JULY 1, 2022
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The Golden Hustla 2 by Wahida Clark

 

🚘JULY 5, 2022🚘

It is said that the love of money is the root of all evil, and with fifty million dollars missing, there’s a whole lot of evil going around with death lurking close behind! Mixed in with that, Nina thought she had it all on her way to a new life with the man of her dreams in tow! But bloodthirsty gang members, Armenian mobsters, scorned bosses, and crooked FBI agents have other plans! Then to complicate matters, her man’s previous lover has arisen from the dead to come back into his life, turning Nina’s world upside down! So who will be the last man—or woman—standing?

A Bid For Love

 

JUNE 23, 2022

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A Revenge Story Jealous of the Way He Treats Her by Candi

 

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Finding Me by Viola Davis

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.

 

 

Black Hamptons with Carl Weber and La Jill Hunt

 

AUGUST 30, 2022

When a piece of land comes up for sale in this exclusive community, it sparks a war between the Brittons and the Johnsons. It’s old money versus new money, and neither family seems willing to compromise. Will the tension between them shatter any hopes of a peaceful summer?

Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers, drama can never be far behind in a place called . . . the BLACK HAMPTONS.

The Brittons are the owners of Amistad Bank, the nation’s largest minority-owned bank. They consider themselves the “First Family” of the Black Hamptons and have owned their estate home for three generations. Their matriarch, Carolyn Britton, and her two sons, Malcolm and Martin, are not to be played with. They truly embody the Black Hamptons’ old guard and will do whatever they feel is necessary to maintain their place at the top.The Johnsons are relatively new to the Black Hamptons, having summered there only five years. Sometimes they still feel like outsiders, but that might be because Anthony Johnson is viewed as competition by the Brittons. He’s the handsome CEO of Sydney Tech, a company he built from the ground up. Many people consider him the most powerful man in the Black Hamptons, but don’t say that around the Britton boys.

A Conversation with Zoe Ray

Shape shifters, werewolves, and love o my! Writers come in different genres with different themes and messages to send off. It’s a deep sea of options that’s washes amongst the shore and into the hands of readers whose minds trails off into a world of make believe. Todays world we drift into comes from the mind of Zoe Ray. Look around, you might see a werewolf.

My Urban Books: Growing up what were people around you reading and what were you reading? 

Zoe Ray: I don’t remember anyone around me reading. I, on the other hand, read everything I could get my hands on. I would read The Babysitters Club, Boxcar Children, everything R.L. Stine I could find, Sweet Valley High, and Judy Blume. I loved English class and reading classics was not homework to me. I enjoyed them.  As I got older I discovered black authors like Omar Tyree, Carl Weber, and Beverly Johnson, and I sought as many books as I could find by black authors that looked interesting to me.

My Urban Books: Did you find yourself different as a teen or one who stood out? If yes how so? 

Zoe Ray: I stood out because I was different. I was well-behaved. I participated in class, and everyonethought I was much smarter than I actually am. Everyone assumed I was shy, but I was quiet. I now know that I was an extroverted introvert.

My Urban Books: What are you hoping to obtain through your writing? What’s the top goal? 

Zoe Ray: I hope to provide an escape, something to keep readers enthralled. My goal is to make women feel good about themselves, about their lives, and about love. 

My Urban Books:  Out of all the genres how did you get into writing paranormal romance? 

Zoe Ray: Paranormal romance reignited my love for reading and writing. After I wrote my first book, I stopped doing both. I think I had readers block and writers block. Before I started writing paranormal romance, I hadn’t even heard of it. I got into interactive reading apps and loved a story about werewolves so much that I had to read more. I became obsessed, and after reading a dozen books it dawned on me that I wanted to write paranormal romance for black women. I wanted to make women feel as good as I felt and I wanted black men to be looked at as the ideal perfect mates who loved and cherished their women, and I want women of all races to read these stories about black people and enjoy them. 

My Urban Books: How does your stories connect to parts of yourself you don’t show the world? 

Zoe Ray: In every way. My writing likely makes you feel something. It’s sensual and vivid. In person I don’t talk the way I write. You’d probably think this isn’t Zoe Ray, but it’s another side of me that comes out better through my imagination and my words. 

My Urban Books: Do you remember the first person to read your work and their response? Tell us about it. 

Zoe Ray: The first person to read my work was a friend from work. I had been writing this story, and I wanted someone to read it. It was an early version of He’s Mine Not Hers. The title was different then. He told me it was really good and that I was on to something. It was interesting and he couldn’t wait to read more. I had to ask at least twenty times if he was serious. I didn’t know what I was doing or how I was going to do it, but that’s when I had the idea to turn this story I was writing into a book.

My Urban Books: For people who may compare your works to let’s say Twilight what is your response? 

Zoe Ray: I think Twilight is a popular reference, so it may be the only one some people know when it comes to paranormal romance. It doesn’t bother me, because it’s something that helps readers who don’t normally read the genre have an idea of what I write. I haven’t read Twilight, but I watched the movies. My books are more grown and sexy. My leading men are more assertive. My characters are sensual, primal, and more passionate.

My Urban Books: What does your family think about your writing? 

Zoe Ray: My family doesn’t really read my writing, but they support me 100%, and I’m completely okay with that. They show up when I’m selling books at events. They encourage me. They tell people about my work, especially my mom and that’s what I need from them. I do have a sister who constantly pushes me to be better, and I’m thankful for her. The rest is up to me to get out here and find readers. I feel like I’m able to do that with their support and love.

My Urban Books: Please give aspiring authors one piece of advice. 

Zoe Ray: Just write, and put your work out there. Some of us spend so much time thinking about trying to be perfect, that we don’t actually do. Experience is the best teacher we’ll ever have. I’ve gained so much by writing and figuring out how to publish my work, doing it all on my own, trying until I got it right, stumbling, falling, and getting back up and dusting myself off. Unfortunately, I’m still not perfect but I have so much knowledge of the industry, and I’m learning more everyday. I’m not a NYT bestseller yet, but there are readers who look forward to reading my books, and every day more people discover my work. They’re not looking for perfection. They’re looking for stories they can fall in love with. If I can do it, you can too.

My Urban Books Please tell readers where they can find your work.

Zoe Ray: My work is available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play.

The Rent Man by Carl Weber

 

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His Work Wife by Jessica M.

 

MARCH 9, 2022

Healed By A Dose Of His Hood Love by Nika

 

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Valentine's Day With A Boss by Shortee

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A Conversation with Author Shaunta'e

There's an appreciation that comes with writing. Magic cast upon a child when bags full of books are introduced into a home and awakens the author within. There’s many stories told and more to come but today it's time for light to be shinned on Tamika Shaunta'e. Let's take a seat, we're going back in time. 

My Urban Books: What is your favorite childhood memory concerning literature?

Shaunta'e: My mom came home with a bag full of little books from the thrift store! At that point I was hooked on books like Baby-sitters Club. All the books in the bag were by one author named Donald Goines. One caught my attention "Black Girl Lost". I asked if I could read it and my love for urban fiction flourished from there. Baby-sitters Club didn't exist anymore. 

My Urban Books: What books do children have today that you wish were around when you were a child? 

Shaunta'e: I think kids are blessed to have books like those written by Caryn Lee, A Magical Time at The Library, Writing My First book, and others. We didn't have many books like the ones she is producing for children, at least not that I can remember. 

My Urban Books: Has writing taken you where you want to be or planned to be at the moment? 

Shaunta'e: It has been very rewarding but challenging. I would like to get better at connecting with readers but I have been blessed to have a solid, loyal reader base and I'm grateful. 

My Urban Books: Books: Is there anything special about your writing process or do you consider it pretty normal?

Shaunta'e: I believe my process is unique, strictly based on the fact that I don't believe any author's process is the same. I honestly can't write in the normal process fully. I might brainstorm sometimes first, and other times create a whole outline. I also write spontaneously. I wake up out of dreams and jock things down. My process always changes as each of my books have come with different challenges. 

My Urban Books: Do you have any regrets regarding your literary journey? If so, if you could go back and fix it what would you do differently? 

Shaunta'e: I would not change a thing. I learned from every bump and bruise I received on my literary journey. The lessons learned helped me be a better writer, changed some of my perspectives and goals. I have really learned to have tougher skin and I welcome critiques and criticism. 

My Urban Books: What genres and authors does your library consist of? 

Shaunta'e: I have the full Twilight collection, which is one of my favorites. I have tons of self-help and motivational books but most of my collection consists of urban-fiction, old school authors like Donald Goines, Shannon Holmes, Kwan, Terri Woods, Ashley and Jaquavis to newer authors like Toylin, Rashad Parker, and plenty others . 

My Urban Books: Which of your characters basically wrote themselves, and why do you think that is? 

Shaunta'e: Tae in Your Trash is His Treasure basically wrote herself and that's because it's loosely based on part of a real experience of my life. 

My Urban Books: Please give aspiring authors one piece of advice. 

Shaunta'e: As a writer your job is to create! You can create anything that you want but just know everyone is not going to like it but there may be plenty that love it. What matters is do you love it? Just write!!! 

My Urban Books: Please tell readers where they can find your work. 

Shaunta'e: You can find my work at www.brandnuthings.com, also on Kindle and Amazon. You can connect with me of Facebook by typing in Tamika Shaunta'e

Jilted by Niko Michelle

 

MAY 31, 2022
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Avery Booker is beautiful, successful, and ready to pledge forever to Lloyd, starting with the elaborate wedding ceremony she’s wanted for so long. Avery’s happy; Lloyd’s happy, but the pregnant woman who objects is not.
 

It seems Lloyd has some explaining to do, but explanations will have to wait. The baby is coming on the rose petals that were meant for Avery. The contractions are too close together to wait for an ambulance, so Avery springs into action. After all, she is an OB/GYN, and she’s about to deliver her fiancé’s baby on what was supposed to be their wedding day.
 
As Lloyd desperately tries to win her back and convince her to accept his child with another woman, Avery’s friend convinces her to embark on a new love journey—an exclusive but disastrous dating agency. Eventually, Avery comes across someone that leaves her intrigued, but the tug to reconcile with Lloyd grows too strong to ignore. Indecisiveness and the growing dependency on sleeping pills cause Avery to spiral out of control, but it’s her callous mother’s dirty secrets that ultimately send her over the edge.
 
Will Avery be able to pick up her shattered pieces and move on, or will stepmother place a stamp next to jilted?
 

Carl Weber's Five Families of New York Bronx by C.N. PHILLIPS

 

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FEBRUARY 22,2022

Empty Vows by Mary Monroe

 

MARCH 29, 2022

Carl Weber's Kingpins NY by Vette Wilson

7/26/2022

 

The Family Business 6 by Carl Weber with La Jill Hunt

9/27/2022

 

Behind Her Lives by Briana Cole

 

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10/25/2022

“That’s not my sister.” Overwhelmed by shock and relief, those are the only words Deven can muster when she is called to identify the body of a suicide victim. A body she was informed was her sister, Kennedy. But as she stares at the lifeless stranger, she’s filled with questions: Who is this woman? Why was Deven listed as family? And most important, where isKennedy? Her intuition tells her just one thing: this can’t be a total coincidence.

 

Desperate to put the pieces together, Deven launches her own investigation. Soon, she finds herself tangled in a web of secrets and lies so twisted that it blurs the lines between fact and fiction.  And between the sister she thought she knew and the one who seems to have many hidden, dangerous lives. But only Kennedy would have the answers to increasingly urgent questions. Just one possibility is clear: Kennedy isn’t missing. Maybe she just doesn’t want to be found. And maybe you can never truly know another person. Even your own sister.

Loving a Girl Like You by Sequaia April 26, 2022

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Podcast Interview with Author Sanetta Guyton