Showing posts with label Urban Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Urban Fiction. Show all posts

Friday, May 15, 2015

TANK, a new African American action hero

Ever wondered where all the African American heroes are in books, television, and movies? Where's our James Bond, Jack Bauer, or Jason Bourne? Well, here's the answer to that question, Greg Dunlap BKA Tank.

I'm writing this post announce the release of my latest Kindle book featuring a new African American hero, TANK: Street Justice! While some may consider it Urban Fiction because of the setting I look at it as a action/adventure story. Our hero is no Boy Scout and has his demons to fight but even he knows when things have gone too far. Check it out, it starts off as a typical urban tale but the ending takes the story somewhere you never expected and launches an entire new series. BUY TANK HERE

George L. Cook III

Here is a trailer for the book

There are some lines even thugs shouldn't cross.

When a little girl is accidentally gunned down by thugs one man, a former Army Ranger makes a promise to her mother to bring those thugs to justice. Tank is about to roll!

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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Black author interview with Gerald R. Johnson author of Tainted: Book of Revelations

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Gerald: The writer Gerald R Johnson was born in a small town in Central FL on the day and time Neil Armstrong walked on the moon (July 20, 1969)... He's an avid people watcher thus he has a growing list of characters always at the ready to be utilized. He's a dreamer which keeps his love of and for writing always present. As a father, he loves the fact that his desires to be creative has passed along to his kids. He feels that he's a Writer first and an Author after the fact, and to him there is a difference between the two. As a reader, he is constantly learning more and more about the world of "published" writers and looks forward to one day sit amongst the likes of King, Rice, Brown & Patterson as their literary equals.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Gerald: Inspiration to write can come from almost anything... From a random thought to a ride through town or a walk through the mall to even a song on the radio or a conversation with a friend. I love that anything around me has always been able to pull a story out of me, and I'm fortunate that I had people in my life who recognized that passion to create stories and helped to keep that fire burning in me. My main inspiration is truly a love of creativity.

AAR: What is your latest title?

Gerald: My latest title is Tainted: the Book of Revelations and it is book 1 of a 3 book series.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Gerald: Two best friends who grew up in the projects of Tampa have created a multimillion dollar industry born from their time of hustling drugs and other illegal merchandise, but one of them wants more... He wants to own it all and to do that he's willing to kill his best friend to take sole ownership of their company. What he's not prepared for is his best friend grooming his new bride to take over everything. She's nieve to the cruelties of street thugs, but she's determined to prove that she can and will be the head of her husband's business. A cub must become a lioness as she deals with a nest of vipers. The question becomes... Is she truly up to it?

AAR: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Gerald: I have two... Bobby "Jangles" Johnson is that antagonist that you come to love to hate. He grows into his part as the bad guy and keeps you wondering ... What's next? Next is Courtney Roulette, she has a lot to learn about her husband's business, and being a young lady already scarred by a bad experience she has to learn to prepare herself for the worst in a war between Jangles and her husband Sidney.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Gerald: Tainted is available in both paperback and ebook on most major sites like amazon, barnes&noble, Booksamillion, goodbooks, etc.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing?

Gerald: Tainted is the first I've ever done in the urban genre, but not my last. I am not cornerstoned in just the urban lit, I got my start in writing doing scifi & fantasy, and I always dabble in the paranormal and erotica. Recent writings has even taken me into the realm of psychological thrillers. I love the challenges of writing, of testing my writing limits and just pushing them to the breaking point. As I mentioned, I am a Writer before an Author, and to me that means I'm always in a learning mode as a Writer in order to make myself a better Author. I love what I do because it is not What I am, but Who I am... I am a Writer. Thank you for this opportunity

Buy Tainted: Book of Revelations

Friday, September 05, 2014

Black author interview with Queen Brown the author of the Aida series

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Queen Brown: I am a God fearing mother of two with a big heart and an even bigger need to succeed in life.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Queen Brown: An old friend of mines pushed me to do it because I always had a story to tell whenever he and I would meet up . My stories were always so vivid and dramatic.

AAR: What is your latest title? (If part of a series feel free to mention the entire series.)

Queen Brown: My latest title is 'Adia' (special edition). Part one, Adia (love, lies and murder) came out in late 2012. I have recently published parts 1&2 together in the special edition.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Queen Brown: A Young woman scorned by love sends her emotions on a whirlwind of craziness that she can no longer control. Secrets, bloodshed and pure mayhem grace the pages of both books.

AAR: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Queen Brown: My favorite character is in fact, Adia. She is sexy, intelligent and lethal. She brings all of the action to the story with her psychotic ways.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Queen Brown: The book is only available on Amazon.com for now.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing.

Queen Brown: Yes, I appreciate you taking the time out to interview me George and I wanted to thank my supporters, new and old for picking up a Queen Brown book and enjoying it enough to continue supporting . There are more books to come! Stay tuned, remain positive & always remember to smile because it looks good.

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Thursday, September 04, 2014

Black author interview with Alycia Morris author of "Nothing New except Someone New"

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Alycia Morris: I was born in Oklahoma City Oklahoma but I grew up in Waco and Dallas Texas. We moved back to Oklahoma when I was 13 and that is when I engaged in sports (cheerleading and track). After high school I joined the United States Army Reserves where I did a 6 year contract. I began college and majored in Sociology. I enjoy reading,writing and watching movies. When I am stressed I cook.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Alycia Morris: After a bad break up with a man I just knew was my soulmate I did not know how to express my emotions. So I wrote about what I was feeling and why I felt that way. After I expressed my hurt I began writing stories about love and relationships. I created characters to describe how I felt and how others felt about different scenarios in life.

AAR: What is your latest title?

Alycia Morris: "Nothing New except Someone New" This is my debut novel and it is a 2 part series. Part 2 will be released early October.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Alycia Morris: Who will Isis choose? It is a love story with a twist, she has been broken hearted and all she wants is to be loved and wanted.

AAR: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Alycia Morris: Tarvis , he gives a different prospective of men whom are stereotyped in society. He is smooth, charasmatic, he is not afraid to show his feelings to anyone at any time.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Alycia Morris: Amazon.com and Kindle Unlimited

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing?

Alycia Morris: I am currently working on a suspense thriller titled "Foul Play" to be released at the end of the year and a series entitled "The Elite Circle of Dominance" to be released the beginning of 2015.

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Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Black author interview with Troi Fields author of Wife Tales

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Troi Fields: I am a single mother of 3 who's an avid football fan....my favorite player, my sons!!! I absolutely love the written word and have been a lover of literature since I was a young girl...the classics are my favorites! I am currently one of the King Publishing Group family of writers.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Troi Fields: I have always loved writing and used it to express my feeling and thoughts. I was actually working as a freelance editor and someone notice the skill I had filling in the "holes" in some of the stories. I was asked if I would ever be interested in coming from behind the scenes and writing a book for myself and so I did. It was that small nudge from a friend.

AAR: What is your latest title?

Troi Fields: My lastest release is Wife Tales Episode 3. It is the third installment in a series of six.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Troi Fields: The Wife Tales series centers around five ladies in the South Florida area and deals with the everyday things they go through in there marriages, friends and careers. It deals with how they relate to each other and the world around them. There is lots of drama and suspense but there is also a lot of real life issues that are brought to the forefront such as divorce, separation, the consequences of "shacking" for a long period of time, secrets, infidelities, etc.

AAR:Who is your favorite character in the book?

Troi Fields: I don't have one favorite in the book. I have found that the more I write, the more I see of myself in each of the women in some way, shape, form or fashion, but if I had to say one character I would choose Bailey. She is the sassy, no nonsense mother who is fighting for her family, her love, and the right to be cherished in her relationship.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Troi Fields: The series is available in e-book format on Amazon.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing?

Troi Fields: That since I started this journey I have had some fans that have supported me beyond anything that I could have hoped for or imaged. I so appreciate their support, encouragement and friendship! They are the reason why I pick my laptop and write some days!

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Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Black author interview with Tiana Nicole author of Deceitful Temptations.

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Tiana Nicole: I would like to share with the readers that beyond all things I am humble. I’m a 29 year old wife and mother of three awesome children. Because of my background I’d like to think I’ve come a far cry from the life I lived in the past. I was a troubled teen whom needed to find a better outlet to deal with my aggression. My outlet was my education and of course my writings. I overcame those troubling times by proceeding to achieve an A.A Degree in Business Administration, a B.A Degree in Psychology, and my finest accomplishment of them all, a M.A Degree in Business Management.

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

I’ve always been inspired to write. Around or about the age of 13, I would produce short stories that were intended to be full novels, however somehow I would tell the entire story within the first five pages. I became discouraged by that particular short coming, and because of that road block I ceased writing. My interest in writing rekindled in 2010 at a point where I wasn’t expecting.

AAR: What is your latest title?

Tiana Nicole: My latest novel is titled Deceitful Temptations. The key characters of the book are both Pastor James and his wife Charmaine. Maurice is a smart, handsome man of the cloth whom of which is working hard to lead his city into the next millennium by running for Mayor with his wife right by his side every step of the journey. In public they have a picture perfect love. Despite the dedication from his wife, the good Pastor can’t seem to fight the temptations of the flesh the outside world has to offer. Although their picture perfect on the outside, their private lives holds an extensive amount of hurt, pain, and a battle of deceit that may be proven to be stronger than their marriage.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Tiana Nicole: The plot of the book focuses on shedding light on the fact of regardless of who we are in life, and what we set out to accomplish we all have our flaws and our faults. No one individual has tackled the craft of perfecting life. The plot also delivers a much needed awareness to both men and women how important it is to love yourself, and to never settle on anything less than your worth. In many instances we love the idea of companionship more than we love the idea of loving ourselves.

AAR: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Tiana Nicole: My favorite character in the book would have to be Charmaine. I loved that I was able to convey a powerful message through her character. It’s important to know when and if an adjustment is needed within any relationship. There’s a difference in walking away, and saying enough is enough.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Tiani Nicole: The book is available via Amazon in both e-book, and paperback format. We’re hoping to add additional outlets for purchasing.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing?

I would first like to thank you for having me. It was an absolute pleasure. I would also like to thank my readers for the support and the love I’ve received since the release of my debut novel. I’d also like to inform my readers I’m working hard to bring them my next literary master piece, and the wait won’t bee too far away.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Black Author Interview with Hope Destiny author of Side Effects of Love

As an author myself I know how hard it can be for authors to get publicity for their books. With that in mind I have decided to post short 7 question interviews with black authors to help publicize black authors and their books at no cost to those authors. If you are willing to do a free interview just contact me at georgelcookiii@gmail.com

AAR (African American Reports): Tell us something about you the person?

Hope Destiny: What can I say about me....I'm a bit OCD. I am ambitious. I am a challenge. I love challenges. I have my Masters degree in Accounting.i have 3 kids...all teenagers...a daughter 18 and sons 17 and 14. My 17 year old and I have the same birthday. Been married twice. Been divorced twice. I love me some me...

AAR: What inspired you to begin writing?

Hope Destiny: I wanted to tell my story about my beginnings because where I am now and where I came from, I had to rise above it. I wanted to inspire someone to be a victor not a victim. People live in their minds too much. I did. It's too much wealth in the world as well as heights to attain....I want to be in that race. The race is not given to the swift but to those who endure to the end....

AAR: What is your latest title?

Hope Destiny: The latest title has not been released. It's called Side Effects of Love. That's the name of the series. I will and can expand on that at a later time. The one before that is called That Good Good that I collaborated with another author on. The book before that is my memoir and first book called You Don't Know...My Story.....both books are a series.

AAR: What's the plot of the book?

Hope Destiny: Side Effects of Love I won't too much elaborate on but That Good Good is an urban erotica fiction of six short stories. Different stories...different plots...You Don't Know...My Story is my memoir from youth to 18.

AAR: Who is your favorite character in the book?

Hope Destiny: That Good Good is a collaboration so I can't say I favor my characters over the coauthor characters...lol. All the characters represent different things in the different stories.

AAR: Where is the book available?

Hope Destiny: That Good Good: an urban erotica short stories series as well as You Don't Know...My Story: I don't look like what I've been thru are available on Amazon.com....paper back copies of both can be purchased on Createspace.com. Hard copies of That Good Good can be purchase at lulu.com.

AAR: Is there anything you would like to mention in closing.

Hope Destiny: If I have to close with anything....I would like to tell everyone to dream big and strive for success because it is achievable with hard work. Maybe being a millionaire isn't what God has for you. Maybe being a thousandnaire is.....be comfortable and happy with what you achieve.....don't sweat the small stuff.

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