Author Spotlight: Evangelist and Minister Jamesina Greene

This has been in the works for a while, and with everything that has been going on, I felt it was the right time to put it out.  This post is to spotlight authors that don't have a strong following, but are important to the literary community.  Today's spotlight is Author, Evangelist and Preacher, Jamesina Greene.  Let's get to know a little more about her.

HC:  How did you get started on your literary journey

JG:   I have always loved to read. With this love for reading, I began to write down things as a way to deal with life. I began writing book manuscript; plays and poems as a teenager.

HC:   How has your faith helped you endure your illness
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JG:   My Faith has served as an anchor during these last few years with multiple Chronic Illnesses. When my circumstances seem unstable, my Faith is the Foundation upon which I stand.

HC:   In your spare time, which authors are on your TBR list

JG:  Oh my! I read just about any genre, so it is difficult to just list a few.HC:  What is your favorite underappreciated book

HC:   Tell us about your organization, A Mother's Cry? How did it come About?

JG:  Many years ago, I began to pay attention to the fact that so many of my Son’s friends had Mothers who were barely involved in their lives. The majority of these young men were being raised by single Mothers. They didn’t attend their sons Sports Events and at times these boys would stay at my house and there would be no calls from Mom asking about them. Observing this for a period of time, I felt the need to organize a Forum to address the needs and concerns of the Mothers so that they could be the very best versions of themselves.  Thus, “A Mothers Cry” was birthed.

     HC:  How long have you been writing?

JG:  I have been writing about 40 years. I have written several Non-Fiction Mini Books as a way to exercise the Writer in me. I began writing a Novel, but “life” happened and I haven’t completed it yet. Prayerfully, it will be completed this year.

     HC:  What is the most difficult part about writing for you?

JG: The most difficult part about writing, for me, is to just write. I have a habit of proofreading and editing as I write.

HC:  What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book(s)?

JG:  So far, the most surprising thing that I have discovered while writing is that I write more eloquently than I speak.

HC:  Have you ever thought of writing in a different genre?

JG:  Yes, I have thought of writing in other Genres, Fiction and Romance.

HC:  Tell us about your first published book? What was the journey like?

JG:    My first published book is, “Help, I Don’t Like Myself!” It was written as a result of my being admitted into a Mental Health Facility and the ongoing Therapy Sessions, etc. As expected, it was a very challenging experience to revisit the myriad emotions that writing stirred up. I published this book through a Publisher I met in GA, but after that experience, I decided to self-publish.

HC:   Favorite quote (doesn’t matter the source)

JG:  There are A LOT of quotes that inspire and motivate me, but one of my favorite is, “Broken Crayons Still Color.” I considered myself to be a culmination of broken pieces and yet, my brokenness is what makes me unique and valuable.

HC:   Favorite book/story you have read as an adult

JG:  As and Adult, I think my favorite book would be, “The Hand I Fan With” by Tina McElroy Ansa.

HC:   Favorite book when you were a kid

JG:  As a Child, I loved the “Little House on the Prairie” books.

HC:   What Piece of advice would you give an aspiring author?

JG:  I would encourage an Aspiring Writer to write, write, write and to find THEIR Voice and don’t be afraid to use it. Be inspired by others, but be YOU.

HC:   Where can readers purchase your books?

JG:  Currently, my books are available on Amazon, under Jamesina Greene and Jami Greene.

HC:  How can readers follow/keep up with you?

JG:  Readers and follow and keep up with me on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and via email: destne2017@gmail.com

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WINNING HER BY AMBER MALLOY

In the span of a year, Bane Carter acquired a new job, his brother’s four kids, a crappy nanny and, worst of all, his ex-wife. What could possibly go wrong?

Rule number one—never help an ingrate! Ignoring that hard-learned lesson put Dahl Baby Hamilton straight in the path of her famous ex. All she has to do is save her cousin’s failing restaurant, First Down, then she can go back to her fabulous life. But the main financier—Bane Carter, her ex—finds out and decides to make her life a living hell. Either she becomes the personal chef for an ailing house manager, one neglectful nanny and his four charges or risk having her reputation ruined. What’s an award-winning chef to do when her sexy ex-husband is blackmailing her?

The only black GM in the league, former football hero Bane Carter has his work cut out for him. It’s bad enough that he has to navigate around a dysfunctional team, but the recent passing of his brother and his wife have given him full guardianship of their kids. On top of all that, the last thing he needs is to bump into the woman who broke his heart at the worst possible time—the beginning of his career.

After two failed marriages, Bane realizes he has always been searching for the one who got away the first time. Of course, he doesn’t expect to find her in the same city, let alone cooking in his restaurant.

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From the minute Dahl Hamilton had stepped into First Down’s kitchen, she’d worked nonstop. Tasked with fixing the failing restaurant, she’d barely seen the inside of her fabulous downtown loft, let alone her sweet, sweet bed. After having labored in the kitchen for more than two months, she was finally seeing all her hard work paying off.

The Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times, among other publications, had awarded First Down stellar reviews. Since the papers had hit the newsstands, customer attendance had shot up by more than fifty percent. If everything worked out, she could leave before autumn to work on more personal projects.

As Dahl topped off the dessert plate with her ‘D’ embellishment, the incessant ringing of someone’s cell caught her attention. That was a definite no-no in the kitchen. She requested the name of the offender.

“Marco!” the kitchen staff of twenty screamed in unison.

“You know the deal.” Before Dahl plated one perfect, mouth-watering slice of tiramisu cake, she pointed at the fine jar. The funds went toward their holiday festivities. At this rate, First Down’s Christmas party would be one for the history books.

“Smaller cuts,” she advised her assistant at the next station over. The restaurant had a full house, so the staff needed to move fast to keep up. During all the chaos, she found time to teach the newbies a trick or two. “Use your wrist. No one wants to bite a chunk of onion on their first date.”

Breaking her signature snicker-cookie in half, she placed it on top of the whipped cream ruffle.

“Hello, Dolly. I wanted to make changes to the menu.” The office manager, Beth, breezed into the kitchen. “Can we talk out back?”

She slapped the woman’s hand away before she could grab the leftover half of the cookie. “It’s just ‘Dahl’…and no.” She’d taken this consulting gig to help out her cousin. Nothing in the fine print read that she had to take orders from their idiot manager.

“We can’t go outside—or we can’t change the menu?” she asked in that snooty, superior tone.

Dahl handed the dessert off to the server and faced Beth. “To both… It’s no to both.”

“But Melanie told me to tell you—” Dahl held up her hand to kill the twit’s whining. She didn’t have the time. Instead, she went back to the orders. Soon the team would be able to catch their own mistakes. Busy checking the tickets against the meals, she missed the hush that fell over the kitchen. The usual clanging of pots and silly banter flipped into a strange vacuum of silence.

“Why are you here?” His deep, steely voice sent tingles up her spine. Dahl gazed at the six-foot-seven wall of well-dressed, muscled sexy.

Against her will, she smiled. “Hi,” she said.

Better looking than any action star, Bane’s good genes were wasted on football, in Dahl’s opinion. He should have gotten out years ago, but nope… Little boys grow up to be big men with dreams that become everyone else’s nightmares.

“Once again, why are you here?” Bane Carter asked. Her ex-husband smelled amazing.

“That’s a loaded question, Mr. Carter. I’m going to need an assist.”

“What?”

“Maybe rephrase…” She wiped her hands on her apron and leaned against the counter. “Are you asking why am I in Chicago, why am I in the restaurant or why am I still breathing? The throbbing vein in the middle of your forehead is screaming that it’s the latter.”

Stepping closer, he filled in the space between them. “Pick one through three,” he growled.

Unable to hide her nerves, she laughed. The attack of childish giggles overwhelmed her. It often happened at the most inopportune times and she couldn’t help it. His handsome face went blank before he abruptly turned and walked away. As general manager for the Mavericks football team, Bane probably didn’t get challenged very often—or most likely ever.

He turned and left, as quickly as he’d come. Dahl sighed. After all these years, she’d thought she was over him. “Okay, everyone, back to work!”

“Was that Bane Win—?”

“Yep,” she cut off her sous chef in an effort to deter any more questions.

“Did anyone notice how fast Bad-management Beth dipped out when he came in?”

The team laughed—but Dahl didn’t join them.

ABOUT AMBER MALLOY

Amber Malloy dreamed of being a double agent but couldn't pass the psyche evaluation. Crushed by despair that she couldn't legally shoot things, Amber pursued her second career choice as pastry chef. When she's not writing or whipping up a mean Snickers Cheesecake, she occasionally spies on her sommelier. Amber is convinced he's faking his French accent.

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My Review

Bane and Dahl were married at one point, but split due to Bane's stubbornness.  Years Later, Bane is the only man of color that is an owner of a football team, and is trusted to take care of his deceased brother's children, and conjoles his ex, now an award winning chef to help him.  

I'm not normally a big fan of sports romances, but this one was very good.  It's a second chance romance, and the way it started off with their background worked very well in this story.  The author tackled several other issues throughout the story and did it very well.  And although both of them are strong professionals, the relationship still worked.  And the relationship Dahl had with the children was extremely life like, especially with the little one.  I will be looking for more stories from this author.  

Guarding Temptation by Talia Hibbert Release Blitz and Review*-

GUARDING TEMPTATION: A DIRTY BRITISH NOVELLA BY TALIA HIBBERT

Protective. Obsessive. And rough around the edges.

James Foster knows the rules: you don’t fall for your best friend’s little sister. Nina is too young, too reckless, and too busy saving the world to be tied down by the commitment he craves.

If he was smart, he’d stop wanting her. But she’s the one thing on earth James just can’t quit.

Fierce. Principled. And impossible to resist.

Political campaigner Nina Chapman is sick of one-time things. She wants forever, and she wants it with her brother’s best friend—but James still sees her as a child to be coddled.

So when a radical article lands Nina in hot water, she quickly finds herself under his protection and under his roof. It’s a shame James doesn’t want her in his bed, too.

…Or does he?

Warning: this red-hot novella contains one radical leftist heroine, one over-protective hero, one annoying childhood nickname, and a shared apartment with only one bed. Also, Brexit. But not too much, I promise.

Please note: a version of Guarding Temptation was previously published as Resisting Desire in the Rogue Nights anthology. This version has been revised and expanded to double its previous length.

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I enjoyed reading the book.  If you're looking for a hot steamy, sexy read, this is the book for you.  It was one of the few books I've been able to read recently without stopping.  I especially loved the aspect of Natalia falling in love with a childhood friend of her brother.  I also loved how much James was an Alpha Male and exhibited a strong manliness about him.  This was a very good read, and I plan to see what's in store from this author next.  

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ABOUT TALIA HIBBERT

Talia Hibbert is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in a bedroom full of books. Supposedly, there is a world beyond that room—but she has yet to drum up enough interest to investigate. She writes steamy stories of passion, love, and sarcasm, then hawks them online because she just can't help herself.

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Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan Cover Reveal

QUEEN MOVE BY KENNEDY RYAN

Queen Move, an all-new beautiful and unforgettable second chance romance from RITA® Award-winning and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Kennedy Ryan, is coming May 26th and we have the stunning cover! 

The boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can't have…

Dig a little and you'll find photos of me in the bathtub with Ezra Stern.

Get your mind out of the gutter. We were six months old.

Pry and one of us might confess we saved our first kiss for each other. 

The most clumsy, wet, sloppy . . . spectacular thirty seconds of my adolescence.

Get into our business and you'll see two families, closer than blood, torn apart in an instant.

Twenty years later, my "awkward duckling" best friend from childhood, 

the boy no one noticed, is a man no one can ignore.

Finer. Fiercer. Smarter. 

Taken.

Tell me it's wrong. 

Tell me the boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can’t have. 

When we find each other again, everything stands in our way--secrets, lies, promises.

But we didn't come this far to give up now. 

And I know just the move to make if I want to make him mine.

**QUEEN MOVE WILL HAVE THE SPECIAL PRE-ORDER AND RELEASE WEEK PRICE OF $3.99. AFTER THAT, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE.**

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ABOUT KENNEDY RYAN

Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller and RITA® Award Winning author, Kennedy Ryan, writes about women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts.

She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always worked with charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys raising Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine and Frolic, Kennedy’s writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta Autism families, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism.

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