Strong Chance Film Festival (SCFF) is the brainchild of female filmmaker, Drica Armstrong. SCFF is a festival celebrating the amazing accomplishments and pivotal roles of women within a film production. SCFF looks for the best of the best, especially those that take bold risks. Women are making strides daily as we see more and more at the table of opportunity. The overall goal of the festival is to have a great time and network, while giving credit where credit is due.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO SUBMIT AS LONG AS THERE IS A WOMAN WITHIN THE PRODUCTION!!!

SCFF will take place August 8th-11th, 2019 in Jersey City, NJ.

Get more info and submit at: https://filmfreeway.com/StrongChanceFilmFestival.

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Jamie ‘Jai’ Morrison is an author, Pro Bikini Model as well as a health, fitness and wellness champion. Born in Dallas, Texas, Jamie’s love for reading started when she

found Sister Souljah’s The Coldest Winter Ever and Omar Tyree’s Flyy Girl. Jamie joined the military after graduating high school, where she spent thirteen years as a medical technician before getting a master’s in physician assistant studies. Shortly after having her second child, Jamie started a health, fitness and wellness journey that would have her competing in fitness and Bodybuilding competitions. Make sure you check out Jai’s website at www.jamiejai.com.

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Big Bodys Rock! Brand Ambassador, Michelle “Big Body” Cuttino, author of six books, works with authors and experts who need free publicity to promote their new releases, and grow their business. Cuttino is a motivational speaker, columnist, talk radio host, and body positive advocate. Once a month, she emails writing tips, free promos, plus-size news, and information about upcoming literary events. Subscribe at www.MichelleCuttino.com.

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Ashleigh Guice is a published author and the creator and editor of Single Woman Chronicles blog. Self-expression has always been her passion growing up. She soon turned her passion into a business when she created SingleWomanChronicles.com in January of 2015. The goal of her blog is to remind singles that their single season is a beautiful choice rather than a miserable circumstance. Ashleigh wants to encourage women everywhere to live in their truth and chase their dreams with all their might.

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Nailah Zaheerah is a versatile writer, born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. She enjoys writing in the Erotica, Love, suspense Urban and Horror Fiction genres

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LaKesa Cox is an author and screenwriter from Richmond, Virginia with over 20 years of writing experience. Check out her website at lakesacox.com/.

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Terri M. Bolds is a Licensed Therapist, Author, Public Speaker and the Creator of Bold Visions Consulting; a business created to educate the community on mental health, emphasizing on self-esteem and self-empowerment. Check out her website at boldvisionsconsulting.com.

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Jessie Ali Black is a filmmaker from the islands of Oahu, Hawaii. Black will soon release his film, Silent Forgiver. Filmmaking wasn't always the director's first love; born into a long family of musicians and singers, he started writing and crafting out songs for local artists. "Whenever I write a song, I can see the scene played out in my head. Music is just one forum for a story to be told," he said. Black is heavily involved in the Non-Profit organization, "weSTAND," which he founded, and hopes to incite some kind of change in the world.

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Author Sharnel Williams was born and raised in Newark, NJ. In addition to being a writer, she is a wife, mother, grandmother, radio host, and entrepreneur. She is also the CEO of Shar-Shey Publishing Company. Her books are available here.

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Angelia Vernon Menchan is an author, publisher and public speaker who owns two publishing companies, MAMM Productions and Honorable Menchan Media. Menchan is also a Budget Officer and former Job Corps Counselor. Menchan is also a sought-after speaker.

J'son M. Green (formerly Lee) is a writer of LGBT fiction. He enjoys a fulfilling, yet busy life that includes managing commercial properties, piano lessons, freelance editing, food and entertainment, and spending time with loved ones. He makes his home in Baltimore with his husband and dog.

Iris Brown is a staunch President Obama supporter, who studied Sociology at Norfolk State University. Brown is extremely vocal and knowledgeable about politics, race relations, and more.

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Deidra D. S. Green officially started her writing journey in 2011, with her first novel published in 2012. She has written more than twenty full-length novels, including The Twisted Sister series and The Woman at the Top of the Stairs trilogy. Green has also written children's book, self-help projects, and contributed to one anthology. She is the co-owner of a family publishing company, Rathsi Publishing, which has published nearly 200 authors. In addition, Green also does ghostwriting, academic writing, editing and consulting. Follow her blog at www.deidrawrites.weebly.com.

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What happens when a real life book club decides to write their own novel? The result is a fresh, fun story about a group of women who have more in common than just the books they read. The members of B.W. Read book club are Allita Irby, Yolanda Yates, Francesca Cook, Chyla Evans, Clarita Frazier, and Donna Neale, and we‘ll be discussing the interrelationships within book clubs, their book, Fourth Sunday, and much more! Read more about them at www.bwread.com.

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Avery D. Bond was raised in Bertie County, North Carolina. He chose the wrong course in life, which led him to a sixteen-year prison stint. Following his release, he set out to share his experiences in order to inspire others to reach their full potential. Bond is a motivational speaker, family man, father and grandfather. He is also the author of Blood On The Church House Steps, Who’s The Real Man, and Blood On The Church House Steps II. Read more about him at www.averydbond.strikingly.com.

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Chloe Berringer is the author of The Guide To Identify The DL Guy," which explores the secret society of down low men who lead heterosexual lives. Berringer is a New Jersey native who set out to write about real life issues that affect the health and wellbeing of women involved with the opposite sex. Her mission is to spread the word about the dangers women face when dating men who live on the down low.

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Imani Wisdom is the founder of Pink Noire Publications, a groundbreaking company with an unpredictable brand of literary storytelling. Wisdom is also the creator of Pink Noire Blog, which hosts inspirational posts for the soul, along with social commentary. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Wisdom spends her days overseeing a family of five, writing short stories and books, cooking vegan dishes, running 5Ks and mini-marathons, and enjoying quality time with her friends and family.

Wisdom is a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, earning a degree in Paralegal Studies. As a blogger and author, she has received numerous honors. Her works include Zion’s Road: A Love Story about Faith and Redemption, The Shattered Mogul, and her debut novel, The Journey of Ruthie Belle.

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Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry, and maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Gabrielle has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity. She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars–creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process. Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature.

Zach Tate is a Renaissance man, Live Free activist, and highly praised storyteller who spans genres. He’s written classic novels, No Way Out, Lost Turned Out, Gambling with Hearts and Johnny Hustle, and has been dubbed the “Ghostwriters Ghost Writer.” This Bronx, New York, native believes narratives must be crafted foremost with substance and quality. A writer of screen and stage plays, poetry, songs, novels and television shows, Tate is building a legacy.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Jessica LeeAnn discovered her love for writing in high school. Her first love is poetry, and she has been a repeat poet at the Ebony Elites annual fundraiser luncheon for the past five years.

LeeAnn has self-published four books: Raven, Cold Hearted Diva, Trusting the Process: Encouragement for Single Mothers, and I Love You, But. She is co-author of the 2015 devotional book series, Zoe Life Inspired. LeeAnn is currently completing a devotional book of her own, along with a workbook titled But Now I’m Found. Jessica is also co-authoring her first biography. LeeAnn’s blog, Jessica LeeAnn Writes, offers encouraging content for Christians.

LeeAnn resides in the Bay Area with her daughter.

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The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright. The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright. The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

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Gary Heyward was born and raised in New York City’s Polo Ground Projects in Harlem. At the age of nineteen, he joined the United States Marines and became a decorated war veteran by serving in the Desert Storm/Desert Shield Operation in 1990–1991. After receiving an honorable discharge, he served as a New York City corrections officer, working ten years at Rikers Island. In May of 2006, Gary was arrested and convicted for selling drugs throughout the jail. During his incarceration he developed a passion for writing and penned his memoir, Corruption Officer. He was released in 2008, and currently works for the city of New York.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

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Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry. Respected by many, revered in the highest regard, Elissa maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. She is known to have the Midas touch with her gift in the skill of multi-genre writing. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Elissa has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity. She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars–creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process. Elissa Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature. By pushing herself to stay a cut above the rest, Elissa Gabrielle brilliantly and consistently delivers literary best.

Angelia Vernon Menchan is an author, publisher and public speaker who owns two publishing companies, MAMM Productions and Honorable Menchan Media. Menchan is also a Budget Officer and former Job Corps Counselor. To date she has published eighteen books of her own works, both fiction and non-fiction, and more than fifty eBook novellas on amazon.com. Menchan has also published the works of seven other authors, including a children's book, a book of poetry, non-fiction and fiction novels, as well as a breast cancer memoir. Menchan is also a sought-after speaker.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

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The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community. Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Linda Diane Wattley is a published writer who began her first work of art with poetry. The poem, "I Wish" appeared in the Poetry Gem of the American Poets Society. For over twelve years she had her own religious/philosophical column in the Frost Illustrated Newspaper titled "The Best Will Show Themselves".

Linda has appeared as a contributing writer for online magazines including: Faith Writers, The Wright Side of Me Productions, The Blessed Room and Cheers, where she shared Inspirational and thought provoking messages to readers. She has also contributed to the anthologies: The Triumph of My Soul and This Far by Faith.

Today, God has awakened her to a new and extremely important message to share with the world. We must become more conscious of PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; she is presenting her newest work: Soldier with a Backpack, Living and Dying Simultaneously. This work reveals the reality of the impact this disorder has on the lives of our veterans and civilians.

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Drica Armstrong was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. In 2009, she self-published her first novel titled Beautiful Liars. Armstrong graduated from Newbury College in Brookline, MA with an Associate and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. She published her second book, Hide & Seek, under her imprint, Double Take Publications. Armstrong is the author of several more novels, and has co-authored two anthologies. She recently formed her production company, Strong Chance Productions, and just wrapped on her first feature film, His Dying Wish.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Abiola Abrams is an award-winning advice columnist, transformational speaker, and certified life coach. As the Midwife for Your Inspired Life, she helps you tap into your purpose and give birth to your calling. Her specialty is inspiring Big Vision Women with soul care and sacred strategy to: look fear in the face, stop playing small, and step into greatness. Abiola’s Hear Me Roar Process is a 9-step mind-body-spirit approach to manifesting personal power for her “spiritpreneurs.”

Abiola is the author of “The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love” and the upcoming “Sacred Bombshell Business Bible.” The Essence advice columnist also gives advice on sites like Match.com and can been seen spreading her gospel of divine feminine power on TV networks from the Discovery Channel and MTV to the BBC.

As a women’s lifestyle journalist, Abiola hosted shows for networks like BET and is currently the creator of inspirational products such as her Self-Love Meditations Album and African Goddess Affirmation Cards. Her online empowerment programs help women to answer and rock their callings, by turning self-love to self-launch. Abiola Abrams has a Bachelor’s Degree from Sarah Lawrence where she studied in sociology and writing, a Master’s Degree from Vermont College, and a coaching certification from American University of NLP. She is the founder of the women’s empowerment blog and web series AbiolaTV.com and the podcast Spiritpreneur School.

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C. Clark Jefferson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and has constantly capitalized on her creative juices since her Girl Scout days. As a child, she participated in book clubs, and in 2003, she wrote a stage play within a matter of hours. In addition to writing her first novel, Love Theories, she is also a playwright, lifestyle blogger, and magazine correspondent. Find out more at DaWriteDiva.com and SoInLoveWithLife.weebly.com.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Terry E Hill has worked in the social services industry for over 25 years. A native of Southern California, he attended Cal State Los Angeles. After completing college, Hill was employed as Associate Executive Director for a non-profit agency in Santa Monica, California serving the homeless and battered women with children.

Terry is the author of the three successful novels of the Sunday Morning Trilogy. The first book, Come Sunday Morning was released in January 2012 and selected as number 3 of 5 best fiction books of 2012 by the Sankofa literary Society. WhenSunday Comes Again was released in the Summer of 2012 and made the AALBC (African American Literary Book Club) Urban Fiction Best Seller List and The Last Sunday, released in 2013 made the Black Expressions Best Sellers List.

The Sunday Morning trilogy has been acquired by more than 10,000 libraries in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand and have developed a significant and very loyal audience who eagerly await each new release. They have been selected as best books of the month and year by book stores and book clubs throughout the U.S. June 2015, Urban Books released Come Sunday Morning Saga. His fourth novel, The Committee, was released with much acclaim in December 2015.

Elev8.com, an online property of Hello Beautiful, profiled the author as the next E. Lynn Harris for his story telling. He and his writings have been featured on BET.com’s monthly YOU GOTTA HAVE IT column, Crème Magazine, Elev8/Hello Beautiful, Black Literature Magazine and The Literary Network. While Hill’s writings are works of fiction they continuously stir conversation on important topics nationwide.

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Alex Clermont is a writer born and raised in New York City where he received his BA in English creative writing from Hunter College. Clermont has been a contributing writer to AllHipHop.com, Beyond Race Magazine, Turntable Magazine, and several other publications covering and interviewing independent artists and musicians.

Clermont's fiction has appeared in the anthologies The Bodega Monthly and Every Second Sunday—a collection by authors from around the world. He has also appeared in the online literary journal Foliate Oak, The Other Herald and several other print and online publications.

Clermont's the author of the independently published, Eating Kimchi and Nodding Politely. He has also self-published a short story titled, Missing Rib, which features a 4.5 star rating on Amazon.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Sylvia Browder is CEO of Browder Consulting Group and provides consulting in business development and expansion, online and offline marketing support, website design, strategic planning and more. She is founder of 'National Association Women on the Rise,' an association that provides professional and personal resources for aspiring and established women entrepreneurs and authors. She is publisher of 'Sylvia Browder's Blog for Women' and has co-authored three anthologies.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Our special pre-show will showcase some of the men behind the upcoming release, The Soul Of A Man 2: Make Me Wanna Holler. As the synopsis reads: “This book may not change the world, but it will change someone’s world, and will give the world a new view, vantage point, and keen insight on what lies in the heart and souls of men.” The Q-Spot is honored to welcome Pastor Andre' Jones, Adrian Milan, Cyrus Webb, Marc Lacy, Memphis Vaughan Jr., Isaiah David Paul, Brian Ganges, and KL Belvin.

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Precious A. Jackson of South Los Angeles is the author of Revelations: Unveiling the Mask.Teaching others to pay it forward became her motivation until she was taken on an emotional roller coaster ride when her doctor delivered the devastating news that she tested positive for HIV.

Not giving strength to her diagnosis, Precious knew what her next mission would be; to educate both men and women equally on the importance of getting tested and protecting themselves at all cost. Precious has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, BET News Special and Newsweek, Essence and Ebony Magazines. In 2008, she was given the opportunity to travel to Cape Town, South Africa with Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Sister Circle, a program of the Diva Foundation that helps to create a global connection and movement with other women whom were infected with HIV. Her website is www.theofficialladyp.com.

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Taylor Evan Fulks is a native Texan who moved years ago to southern Ohio. She is a wife, a mother of two daughters, and is a CRNFA~Certified RN First Assistant specializing in Open Heart Surgery. Always an avid story-teller, Taylor decided to put her pad and pen where her mouth is. "My Prison Without Bars" is her debut novel. Her writing genre of choice is mystery/romance. Even though her debut novel doesn't fall into that category, she felt compelled to start with this one, find peace, and put it on the shelf.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Our special pre-show will showcase some of the men behind the upcoming release, The Soul Of A Man 2: Make Me Wanna Holler. As the synopsis reads: “This book may not change the world, but it will change someone’s world, and will give the world a new view, vantage point, and keen insight on what lies in the heart and souls of men.” The Q-Spot is honored to welcome Zach Tate, Navi Robins, H.M. Trey, Rickey Teems II, Robert Grant, Maurice M. Gray, Jr., Alvin L.A. Horn, Brian Ganges, and Shakeim Edmonds.

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Laura T. Johnson's debut novel was titled Where Would I Be. She resides in Memphis, TN, where she attends college pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social & Criminal Justice with a minor in forensics.

In 2006, Laura was the victim of an abusive relationship that lasted for two and half years. In 2009, Laura began to write. Laura attended online writing seminars taught by Terry McMillan. She spoke with others such as Sharon Cullars, Novelist Junnita Jackson, and many others. She has recently released Unbalanced, and is looking to soon release To Love Again. You can reach Laura by email at ltjauthor@gmail.com.

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Melissa Holmes was 25 yrs old when she met her first abuser....they dated, everything was perfect for 5 yrs, She had his first and only son, he proposed, and she said YES. They married on March 21, 1998 and 2 years after they married things started going downhill. He became obsessive and possessive. The arguing began, the stalking, disrespect and physical abuse started. He started threatening he was gonna have her killed. I will let Melissa relay the rest of her story, as we discuss why love shouldn’t hurt.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Self-Published Author Akilam, released her first novel titled In The Blink of a Bullet on 12/13/2014. The sequel has an anticipated 2015 release date. She also has an Erotica E-short entitled Deacon Do Me Wright that released on 1/26/15. There will also be a sequel to that steamy title.

Other genres she looks to publish are Drama, Christian Fiction, Urban and Romance. She is the founder of Drama She Writes Publishings, and lives in Dayton, Ohio with her two children who will soon have a release of their own.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of "Love & Happiness" and "Me & Mrs. Jones," an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of the erotica anthology, "Cougar Cocktales," under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Our special pre-show will showcase Zach Tate. Zach Tate is the critically-acclaimed, #1 best-selling author of the classic novels, No Way Out, Lost and Turned Out, and Johnny Hustle. Tate is known as the "Ghostwriter's Ghostwriter" for his ability to create authors who are living legends from his words and epic storytelling. With Gambling with Hearts, Tate is back with a healthy dose of authentic storytelling complete with everything his loyal readers have come to expect from him. Born in Bronx, New York, and raised by the hard knocks of life, he's reemerging with a mission to bring back quality stories full of substance. A writer of screen and stage plays, poetry, songs, novels, and television shows, Zach wears the crown of “King of Fiction” proudly. Tate is building a legacy, enjoying the fellowship of his readers, and working on the next big thing.

Randall Phillip-Green Barnes is an eighteen-year old author, internet radio personality, public speaker and peer mentor who currently resides in Macon, GA. His first novel The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson, a Young Adult Fiction Book, has garnered over 53,000 reads on Wattpad.com and achieved universal acclaim in other arenas. Barnes writes for the popular news website Urban Intellectuals, the relationship blog, Courting Her, and the literary blog Straight, No Chaser. Barnes is also the author of the eShort Riverview High: Circumstances. Barnes is a recent graduate of William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy. Barnes won first place in the FBLA Region 5 Public Speaking Competition in January of 2013. He's currently a freshman at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA, and is majoring in Middle Grade Education.

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I recently ran a Share Your Story Contest with publisher and NY Times Bestselling author J.L. King. King wanted entrants to write a one-page essay entitled To Thine Own Self Be True, explaining why it’s important to be true to yourself. Of all the entries received, this young woman’s story was inspiring.

Giselle Wallace is here to share her story with us, and help us gain a better understanding of why you should be true to yourself.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Key McKinley is the National Executive Director of the U.S. and International All World Beauties Pageant, LLC and Owner of Paré Boutique. McKinley is originally from Hartford, Connecticut and she is a proven multi-talented performer, producer, director, choreographer and small business owner. For over 39 years, she has performed in various productions around the country and is the first national titleholder who championed the cause of autism as U.S. United Queen of Queens 2011.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Jenise Justice is an inspirational speaker and author with a passion for insightful provocative tales about strong women and the ones they choose to love. Through the power of media and charity, Jenise has created a connection with people around the world. As a volunteer for organizations such as AHEAD Inc.,World Ebony Network and Bridges to Community, she has uplifted and ignited inspired action for transformation in thousands of lives. Her accomplishments as a community activist and leading edge entrepreneur have established her as one of the most powerful voices of self empowerment today.

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Ophelia Uke helps others build confidence through soul empowerment. She hosts self-improvement workshops, and helps in the development of positive self-talk. She assists in writing positive daily affirmations, and is the author of books based on shaking insecurities, building confidence, learning to compliment one’s self and establishing and/or strengthening one’s spiritual lifestyle.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size lifestyle blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing March 2016. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Our special pre-show will showcase PEACE IN THE STORM PUBLISHING. Multiple award-winning author and publisher, Elissa Gabrielle ushers in a new era in publishing with three new imprints under the highly-respected imprint. Cheryl Lacey Donovan is Publisher of “Imani Faith Publishing, LLC.” Sharel E. Gordon-Love heads up “After the Storm Publishing, LLC” as Publisher. Jessica A. Robinson is Publisher of “Jessica A. Robinson Presents.” Elissa Gabrielle is now President and CEO of THE IMPRINT, a new publishing company. Gabrielle has also formed Elissa Gabrielle Entertainment, and forged a partnership with Cheryl Lace Donovan, creating Real Life, Real Faith Media. “We are the storytellers. It is time for us to reclaim our responsibility to influence society, be the antithesis of what we perceive as negative influence and failed perception, and to forge new roads where there were none before,” Gabrielle said.

As M. Skye's Amazon.com bio reads... "In her novels, M. Skye likes to evoke strong dramatic story lines, with strong romantic content. She loves to throw twists and curve balls you won't see coming into her stories, with racy encounters at every turn. She has two published works, and it won't be the last from this imaginative writer. She spends her free time writing and with her large family. She is married and lives in Texas with her husband."

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M’Hogany is a singer, songwriter, arranger, and former US Soldier. As a child, she was teased for her dark skin complexion. Her mother soothed her by telling her she was not black, she was mahogany—thus the namesake was born. Between the ages of 8 and 12, she began reciting original poems, but never wrote anything down. She was approached to have her poetry published, but her mother declined the offer. Two weeks prior to her grandmother’s death, M’Hogany had a vision to dedicate her completed novel to her. In the wake of her passing, she decided to incorporate her grandmother’s legacy into her writing. Her grandmother was not only the first lady of her church, but she was the head musician. “I had to continue on this journey my granny knew I started. I was named after her because I looked like her, so I feel I have to let her legacy live through me,” M'Hogany said. M’Hogany has also contributed to the Literary Lounge magazine created by Tracie Holmes. “I write the stories that life sings,” M'Hogany said.

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Shi-Queeta Lee has been a female impersonator—as she is very careful to label herself—for 17 years. She says that she loves the limelight and the attention she gets when she is onstage as Shi-Queeta. Her top characters are Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and Diana Ross.

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Claudette Parchment recently separated from her husband of thirteen years. She is a mother of four with one grandson. Parchment is a spiritual person, and a poet. Her skills range from organizational and risk management to legal and people management. She believes in life, living, and love.

She suffered psychological, physical and emotional decline from both personal and professional pressures, but still found the power to persevere.

Today we will hear her story, and how she found Empowerment from Within.

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Doris H. Dancy is an accomplished and award-winning educator, writer, speaker, playwright, novelist, and member of the Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She received her BA degree in English and Spanish Education at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina, and her MA degree in English Education from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Throughout her career, Dancy served as an English teacher, high school English Department chairperson, English Teacher Specialist, and Supervisor of English K-12 for Hampton City Public Schools.

After retirement, Dancy started her own writing consulting business, Pen To Paper Writing Consulting, LLC, which provides a consulting and editing service for school district staff development and other freelance writers. In 2013, Dancy devoted a year to penning her first novel, Jagged Edges, a Christian Romance and has recently placed as finalist in the International Book Awards contest. She has released the sequel in this “Redemptive Love Series,” titled Shattered Pieces.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of “Love & Happiness” and “Me & Mrs. Jones,” an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing late 2015. Cuttino’s personal mission is to embrace, enlighten, and empower women—principally plus-size women, but her message is for everyone.

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If you read one gay fiction novel this summer, make it Batty Bwoy by Max-Arthur Mantle. This novel has a universal message for anyone who feels different and longs to find themself and love. Join us for a fascinating discussion on same-sex desires from a Jamaican lens.

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At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Hello Beautiful, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her next novel.

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Benita Tyler grew up in San Diego, California where she attended San Diego State University. Throughout her life she realized there was a common denominator between the love she had for children and her desire to help others. She raised six children, and has helped many fallen angels throughout her life’s journey. When she turned fifty she had an epiphany! She realized she was a broken woman who spent the better part of her life wandering aimlessly around trying to find the root cause of her despair. She began to place her thoughts on paper and was able to face her demons. Out of that self-analysis her memoir Addicted to Dysfunction: Released to Live Life Out Loud was born. This led to a passionate writing career and desire to become a life coach. Her second book Put Up or Get Shut Down tells the epic tale of “Salty Dog” her husband’s alter ego who takes you on a journey into the urban motorcycle world.

After finding a comfortable place among her peer as a writer she took the next step and penned her first novel Wayward Sisters, an intriguing story about three women whose lives are intertwined by their good and bad choices. They confront their demons by trial and error and eventually live the victorious lives they dreamt about. She has been featured on many internet radio shows and is available for public speaking events. She currently lives in Kokomo, Indiana with her husband and young daughter.

****We will also host @BrendaEatsLV and learn more about Brenda. See the book blog for yourself at www.eatinglasvegas.me.

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There have been quite a few incidents in the news over the last few weeks that have sparked intense debate and public outcry. Whether it’s the recent death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, the appointment of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General of the United States, Hilary’s Clinton announcement that she’ll run for President in 2016, or Bruce’s Jenner’s revelation that he is transgender, the news has kept us in constant dialogue. Tonight I have the pleasure of hosting a few of our listening family in a roundtable of sorts. We’re going to talk about some of today’s hot topics and we’re also going to offer some suggestions on how to move forward. My co-host for this evening’s broadcast is the Executive Producer of A Different Kind Of Love, Michelle Cuttino.

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Johnna Brown currently lives in St. Louis Missouri. She writes erotic love stories with a crazy twist, and has created her own genre - Psycho Erotica. She currently has four titles under her name, and is also signed under K’wan Foye’s Write2Eat Concepts with her latest novella Wicked Deceptions. Johnna B is hard at work on her next novel, and we have the pleasure to have her here with us tonight.

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J.L. King is a national bestselling author, philanthropist, publisher, and producer. One of the most sought-after experts on men living on the down low, he established the Lillie Mae King Foundation to provide financial support to African American families impacted by HIV and AIDS. He has two adult children and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. His website is www.AuthorJLKing.com.

He will be discussing the 10-year anniversary of his novel, On The Down Low, his current release, Full Circle, and many other projects he has in the works.

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Born and raised in Oakland, California, Khari first began writing poetry as a young child while living in foster homes. He transitioned from poet to spoken word artist in 2006, and won several poetry slams for his performances. In 2006, he went on to publish a poetry book, release a spoken word mixtape, and performed at some of the top spoken word venues in the country, including Spoken Soul Sessions in New Orleans during the Essence Music Festival, Nuyorican Poets Café in New York, Soul Cypher in Oakland and Cafe Nuba in Denver. In 2010, Khari released his first official album, Victory, fusing spoken word, neo-soul, jazz, gospel and hip hop. In 2014, Khari released his sophomore spoken word album, Through Thick and Thin, as well as his book, Curvy and Confident, which is a self-empowerment guide for women to help them overcome low self-confidence, negative body image, and insecurities. Khari is also the creator of the "Curvy and Confident" page on Facebook which has over half a million followers.

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J.L. King is a national bestselling author, philanthropist, publisher, and producer. One of the most sought-after experts on men living on the down low, he established the Lillie Mae King Foundation to provide financial support to African American families impacted by HIV and AIDS. He has two adult children and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. His website is www.AuthorJLKing.com.

Check out his Amazon Page: Author J.L. King.

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Why do many in the Church believe homosexuality a sin? Are homosexuals guilty of practicing a sinful lifestyle, or are they living out their God-ordained function? What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality? Join us as we have an open and frank discussion with Rev. Skip Jordan.

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Sylvia “SylkyDiva” Wilson was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. She has performed in a variety of venues— from outdoor and indoor festivals to concert halls including the world famous Apollo Theater with the Alabama State University Choir, and became the opening act for the S.O.S Band, Rough Endz, and Roger Troutman and Zapp. She also landed theatrical roles as “Effie” in DreamGirls and “Evillene” in The Wiz.

While auditioning for a lead role, she was informed that her voluptuous figure and mocha-colored skin did not line up with the vision for the character and she was advised to lose weight and lighten her skin in order to be considered for the role. In 2007, she decided to showcase her personal experience in her debut theatrical production, “Plus Size Divas The Musical”.

Then in 2011, “Plus Size Divas The Movie” was birthed. In addition to performing, Sylky is an educator with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Music Education. She is The CEO/Founder of SylkySmoove Entertainment and SylkySoul For The Enrichment Of The Mind, Body & Spirit. Both organizations promote and provide services that focus on empowerment, motivation, size-acceptance and uplifting those that are not considered “the norm” in today’s society.

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Tiss Devane has been a freelance writer for over a decade. She has written and published various online relationship articles, as well as contributing print articles for Being Single magazine. Devane says “this experience along with my occasional after hour stumble upon hiked up skirts and dangling belted trousers in my many years as an Office Manager has given me a unique and humorous insight into the widely seductive world of romance, particularly in the office.” Devane’s other literary works range from political commentary to poetry. She is also the owner of an online Zazzle store, Mahoganygear.com, which sells everyday items bearing inspirational messages.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. Cuttino is a plus-size blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about publishing advice and industry events. Cuttino is the author of “Love & Happiness” and “Me & Mrs. Jones,” an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint releasing late 2015. Cuttino’s personal mission is to embrace, enlighten, and empower women—principally plus-size women, but her message is for everyone. You can contact and read more about her at MichelleCuttino.com.

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A Different Kind Of Love (ADKOL) is celebrating a milestone. Join us for our one-year anniversary show on February 25, 2015, at 9:00PM EST! Host, J'son M. Lee, will talk to some of his favorite past guests. Find out what Mark Williams, Edwin Greer, Tracey James Jones, Akeem Jones, and Bryan T. Clark are up to. Executive Producer of ADKOL, Michelle Cuttino, has also promised to stop by.

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Randall Barnes is a seventeen year old author, internet radio personality, public speaker and mentor who currently resides in Macon, GA. His first novel, The Diary of Aaliyah Anderson, has garnered over 30,000 reads on Wattpad.com. He writes for the popular news website, Urban Intellectuals, the relationship blog, Courting Her and the literary blog, Straight, No Chaser.

Randall is currently a senior at William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy. Along with being a talented writer, Randall also has the gift of public speaking. He won first place in the FBLA Region 5 Public Speaking Competition in January of 2013. Randall also was the first student in history to represent Hutchings in the Rotary Club Speech Contest. The best has yet to come for this young man.

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Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.

Our spotlight guest is J'son M. Lee. J'son M. Lee is the Owner & President of Sweet Georgia Press, a multi-dynamic publishing and editing firm based in Baltimore, MD. He was born in Lewiston, NC, and resides in Baltimore, MD, where he enjoys a fulfilling, yet busy life that includes managing commercial properties, writing books, editing, food and entertainment, and spending time with loved ones. Lee is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a multiple award-winning author who creates works that challenge the notion of normalcy. Lee is also a writer and celebrity interviewer at Proud Times Magazine in Spokane, WA, and host of a monthly BlogTalkRadio show, A Different Kind of Love.

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Big Body Broadcasting & The Q-Spot with Big Body celebrate their Two-Year Anniversary Show! With well over 35,000 Listeners, we are so grateful for our dedicated audience.

During this special broadcast, we will showcase authors Ni'chelle Genovese, Paige Green, J'son M. Lee, Drica Armstrong, Nigeria Lockley, and many more. We also have special guests and some awesome surprises.

The Q-Spot with Big Body looks forward to bringing you another year of the best new authors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate it, and we appreciate YOU!

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ShaVonda L Williams is a living testament that when you have a renewal of your mind, you can achieve anything you can conceive. She was on the verge of giving up, but God had more plans for her life. She visited a doctor to complain about her immobility; she wasn't able to get around without hurting. At only thirty-six years old, she was in need of some help.

"You are not in need of medical help," he said. "You are fat and need a new diet and exercise plan." ShaVonda was furious, hurt and embarrassed, but a light bulb went off. She owed it to herself not to be insulted by someone that really didn't know her or what she had endured. Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she got PISSED! No longer was she going to be the butt end of anyone else's fat insults. Once her mind was made up, she found the strength to do something about her weight issue. Almost 100 pounds later, the storm is over!

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Alicia Nicole Waters is iconically known as the Global Evolutionary Leadership Mastery Pioneer. She is a cross industries entrepreneur who is passionate about cross-pollinating and watering humanity at large through her gifts using conscious multiplicity. She serves in roles such as a cross industries journalist, business marketing evangelist as well as a transformational leadership trainer and speaker for diverse industries. She is a multimedia personality, published author of over 70 books and an ordained minister. She is the CEO of Alicia “Waters” Cross Industries and Global Evolutionary Leaps Inc.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. She is a plus-size blogger, covering topics that affect full-figured women, and also blogs about writing tips and industry events. Cuttino is the author of “Love & Happiness” and “Me & Mrs. Jones,” which is an eBook series adaptation of the screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Her mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. You can contact and read more about her at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.

Nah’Sun means “the shine through negativity.” Nah’Sun’s early childhood writing experiences led him to major in Journalism and minor in English. He would later graduate with a degree in the Bachelor of Arts and set his eyes on the publishing business. Years of cultivating his literary talent led him to publish his first novel in 2009. Nah’Sun’s attraction to full figured women led him to pen the drama/erotic novel, Thick When The Chances are Slim. We are happy to have our first male guest, and in the New Year, one who has a penchant for us curvy women. In his words, we are about to feel the blaze, a Nah’Sun blaze.

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Tumika Patrice Cain is an award-winning author, media personality, motivator and publisher. She is also the founder of Say What?? Book Club. Through her weekly radio show, Living Abundantly with Tumika Patrice Cain, she offers practical methods to identify mindsets, patterns, and behaviors that interfere with one’s ability to live the abundant life. An advocate for indie authors, Tumika works tirelessly to level the playing field between traditional publishers, traditionally published authors and indie authors, providing a myriad of opportunities to train, coach, promote and expose their works. Follow Tumika as she hosts the Say What?? Author Spotlights, where she interviews the book club’s featured author of the month.

Her works have been published in a number of magazines, anthologies, newspapers and periodicals. She is the author of the award-winning novel, Season of Change (2012); After the Rain…a Poetry Collective (2014); On the Pulse of Morning (Winter 2015); and The Heart of a Woman (Winter 2015). Tumika is a contributing writer for BLOG and PEN’Ashe Magazines.

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a freelance writer, plus-size blogger, book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. Cuttino is the author of “Love & Happiness” and the “Me & Mrs. Jones" eBook series. Cuttino will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Her mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. Contact and read more about her at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Barbara Williams, aka Purple Barbi, has a very active imagination, and has been writing ever since she could remember. She was born an Army brat, in Frankfurt, Germany, and has also called Oklahoma, Virginia, Kansas and South Carolina home.

This is Your Vagina is her debut release. The book is the first in the “Purple Barbi” series, which is her short story compilation.

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino is the Queen of Plus-Size Fiction, and serves as a book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. She is the author of “Love & Happiness” and the “Me & Mrs. Jones” eBook series, and will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Cuttino’s mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. You can read more about her at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Writing has been Michelle Cuttino’s passion since grade school, and she is also an avid reader. Cuttino grew tired of books centered on handsome, chiseled men, and long-haired, fair-skinned women who were thin, but very shapely. That wasn't her reality. Since she couldn’t find novels with characters who mirrored those in her daily surroundings, she decided to create them herself. Her mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. Join me in welcoming the self-proclaimed "Queen of Plus-Size Fiction," Michelle Cuttino, who will give us the skinny on the representation of plus-size women in fiction.

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Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.

Our spotlight guest is Indie Love. Love hails from Virginia Beach, VA but currently resides on the outskirts of Dallas, TX. She is a wife and the mother of five. Her family is her motivation and helping people is her passion in life. She is the author of the upcoming novel, Thirsty Chicks, and the novella, Marquise: Carlita’s Conte. Love is an entrepreneur, who helps brand and market others. She currently has a list of fifteen clients, including bestselling authors and music labels. She also edits, proofreads and assists new authors with self- publishing.

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Lesa Tondylear Heard is the author of A Tear From A Black Rainbow. It’s a gripping tale that deals with love, abuse, parenthood, and emotional turmoil. Lesa is a mother, author and motivator. She currently resides in the Detroit area, and loves giving back to her community. Her passion for writing started young and she can't see herself doing anything else.

Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino is the Queen of Plus-Size Fiction, and serves as a book coach, motivational speaker, and talk radio host. She is the author of “Love & Happiness” and the “Me & Mrs. Jones” eBook series, and will be part of an erotica anthology under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint set to release in 2015. Cuttino’s mission is to publish content written by and geared towards the plus-size population. You can read more about her at www.MichelleCuttino.com.

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World AIDS Day, observed on December 1 every year, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and commemorate people who have died. If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living wih HIV today, you can use this knowledg to take care of your health and the health of others. You will also help ensure that everyone living with HIV is treated fairly, and with respect and understanding.

November's show will feature the book, One Family's AIDS, by host, J'son M. Lee. One Family’s AIDS is the story of Gene Alexander McCoy - a young, educated African-American man who finds himself in a race for time to make peace with his family and God upon being diagnosed with HIV. The story, told from four different perspectives, chronicles Gene's life as he confronts such issues as HIV/AIDS, family, abandonment and homophobia. With the help of his over-bearing mother, a nurturing grandmother, and an uncle who doesn't feel comfortable talking about Gene's sexuality or disease, we learn the complexities of love and relationships, the damaging results of fear and shame, and how the relentless quest for the truth ultimately leads us back to each other.

Our guest host will be Levon Putney, News Anchor/Reporter at WCBS 880 News.

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Bengy Sherman is a husband and father, who has recently released his debut novel, A Hustler’s Coalition (GMB). After two prison terms, and numerous stints in jail, this 33-year-old young man is living proof that you can manifest your dreams into a reality. Sherman is published under the Delphine Publications imprint, and has many more urban fiction novels coming your way.

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Tina A. Swain has been in private practice with her company, Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC for over twelve years. Tina is a speaker, licensed counselor, and life and relationship coach. She is the owner of Imani Publishing which publishes inspirational, self-help, and children’s books. Tina is also the author of two books—Rebirth and Rejoice, about reinventing yourself from the inside out focusing on spiritual growth and development, and How To Be Happy and Successfully Single, which is a guide to purposeful singleness.

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Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.

Our spotlight guest is Tina A. Swain. Tina A. Swain has been in private practice with her company, Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC for over twelve years. Tina is a speaker, licensed counselor, and life and relationship coach. She is the owner of Imani Publishing which publishes inspirational, self-help, and children’s books. Tina is also the author of two books—Rebirth and Rejoice, about reinventing yourself from the inside out focusing on spiritual growth and development, and How To Be Happy and Successfully Single, which is a guide to purposeful singleness.

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Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of the bones, where blood cells are produced. The term leukemia means white blood. White blood cells (leukocytes) are used by the body to fight infections and other foreign substances. In 2005, Sharnel Williams’ second son was diagnosed with Leukemia, and passed away from the disease days after his twelfth birthday. Sharnel Williams decided to share her son's story with the world in her novel, What Do A Mother Do?.

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Domesitc Abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.

Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn’t “play fair.” Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you.

Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally, although sometimes even physically as well. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it’s coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.

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Michelle "Big Body" Cuttino and Stephanie "Big Sexy" Adkins bring you The My Big Girl Panties Show. A Show dedicated to embracing, enlightening and empowering the plus-size population.

Our spotlight guest is Keyanna Ford, author of Living In Fear.

Keyanna was born in Kalamazoo, MI, were she graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 2005 with high honor. Upon graduation she studied Criminal Justice at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she got her Associates. She attended Western Michigan University where she doubled major and graduated with two majors in Criminal Justice and Social Psychology.

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Denesha Sheree was born in Detroit Michigan and reared in Hawaii and Germany. In 2010, she released her debut Novella, now known as “Mirror’s Mirror.” In 2012, she introduced a Novella entitled “The Yellow Clutch Society.” In 2013, she released “A Tale of Two Novella’s” where readers can enjoy two novellas in one. Sheree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Studies and is also very active with her community.

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Nigeria Lockley possesses two Master’s degrees from the City College of New York, one in English Secondary Education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second Master’s degree is in Creative Writing. Born at Dawn is Nigeria’s first published novel. Nigeria serves as the Vice President of Bridges Family Services a not-for-profit organization that assists student parents interested in pursuing a degree in higher education. She is also the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Church of God. Nigeria is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.

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Robinson-Green is the Owner and Director of the Christina’s Preschool Academy and the founder of Women with A Vision, an organization for women that was created to inspire and motivate others.

She is married to her husband of 22 years, David Green Sr., and is the mother of three sons. She found her love for writing, approximately four years ago and wrote her debut novel, Her Cry-Her Prayer-Her Praise, as well an inspirational book titled: Encouraged To Finish, which will be released soon.

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“Gender expression” refers to the ways in which we each manifest masculinity or femininity. Each of us expresses a particular gender every day – by the way we style our hair, select our clothing, or even the way we stand. Our appearance, speech, behavior, movement, and other factors signal that we feel – and wish to be understood – as masculine or feminine, or as a man or a woman.

For some of us, our gender expression may not match our biological sex. We may or may not fit another's expectations of masculinity or femininity because of the way we look, act, or dress. Our guest knows firsthand the struggle of not feeling her assigned sex. Author Tracy James Jones, though born male, has been referred to as “she” throughout her life. She never fully embraced the male gender as her own because she always felt or related more to being viewed as female. At the age of fifteen, she made a tearful confession to God on the altar at her church—she finally embraced her true self because she believed that God loved her, too.

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E. Lynn Harris, introduced millions of readers to the "invisible life" of black gay men. Openly gay, Harris was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books that reached The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era. Harris abruptly died in Los Angeles in July 2009, where he was meeting with television and film executives about his books. Since his death, there has been a noticeable void in the African-American publishing world, particularly in the gay fiction genre.

We will be joined by two of Harris’ literary offspring, authors Mondell T. Pope and Bryan T. Clark.

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At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and Tamika won for the second time for Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award is for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self-published author of the year.

Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Hello Beautiful, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine.

Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her next novel.

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SORRY! DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE PRAY FOR THE BEST FOR JESSICA AND HER FAMILY!

Jessica Ann Robinson has always had an affinity for reading and creatively expressing herself through written word. She says, “Initially, I didn’t plan on doing anything with my writing. I wrote short stories because I personally enjoyed creating them. I followed my passion for writing and everything else fell into place.”

Her first novel, Holy Seduction, was released in 2009 by Peace in the Storm Publishing. She penned her second novel, Pretty Skeletons, which was released the following year. Holy Revenge, her third novel was the sequel to Holy Seduction. Her forthcoming novel Holy Deception is the final installment in the “Holy Series” trilogy and brings back the characters that you love to hate.

Robinson likes to create stories and situations that readers can relate to. Since the publication of her debut novel, Jessica has won several literary awards and has been featured on Black Expressions’ Top 100 Bestseller List. Robinson is currently working on finishing a few other literary projects.

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Religion is a very controversial topic, primarily because it is one of the key ways that we define ourselves. I am Baptist. I am Apostolic. I am Jewish. I am Catholic. The list goes on and on. Religion can be the core of a person; it encompasses their set of values and beliefs. An attack on a religious thought is seen as an attack on that person, and that in turn is seen as something to be defended. You attack a religion, you are attacking the core of a person's self, and that causes controversy. Because we’ve defined ourselves this way, we have the need to be right. Well, everyone can’t be right. For this reason, I constantly tell people that you have to know Him (and for me that Him is God) for yourself. Religion is not so much about rules and beliefs as it is about relationship.

Aunty Fee Fee brings people together in a very unorthodox way—she uses comedy to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through songs and words of wisdom, Aunty Fee Fee has become a YouTube sensation, and discusses how laughter is medicine for the soul.

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Margaret Felicia Kreps, is a 42 year old single mother of two from Newark, New Jersey. Margaret acquired her Associates in Applied Science, in Radiography, at Essex County College and later worked as an Xray Technologist. Ultimately Margaret finished her B.S in Allied Health Technologies.

Kreps made a hard decision to leave New Jersey, and enroll as a full-time Nursing student at Inter Americana University of Puerto Rico in August 2013.

Even though she began her novel, My Intimate Journey with Caesar, in New Jersey, she was not able to bring it into fruition until she moved to Puerto Rico.

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Se’Quince is a seventeen year old girl living with Cerebral Palsy. She knew she had a story inside of her, but she was afraid to tell it. With her mother’s encouragement, she finally decided to share her experience with the world.

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I believe God has a plan for all of us and we need to have Faith and believe that everything happens for a reason. I left my job of seven years and wrote my first book Dicmatized: The Doctor Is In which was published in June of 2012. It even made #5 top rated, best erotica and held the spot for over 2 months! I am also an advocate and founder of Breaking the Silence of Abuse (www.breakingthesilenceofabuse.com) spreading the word, “I am not a victim, I am a survivor!” I'm so proud and overjoyed that you all took the time to read one or all of my books and I want you to know...without you, there is no me! My tagline is ~ Why try to fit in, when you're meant to stand out? Friend me on Face Book (Dyphia Blount ~ Author Gemini Phoenix or like my FB page http://www.facebook.com/authordyphiablount ), follow me on Twitter @AuthorDyphia and on Instagram @AuthorDyphia! www.dyphiablount.com

Contact Info: Dyphia Blount at 757-705-8386

Email: msgeminiphoenix@gmail.com

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The stigma surrounding mental health issues in the African American community is especially thick, making it very difficult for persons suffering from depression to acknowledge it, let alone seek treatment. Some believe that therapy is only for wealthy, White people, or that you aren’t supposed to go outside the family with your problems. In the faith-based community we are taught to rely on faith and prayer much more than therapy. This mindset keeps us struggling more than we need to. In fact, statistics show that African Americans are more likely to have depression for longer periods because we don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment.

Host, J'son M. Lee, and author Imani Wisdom have both battled depression. Tune in to hear their stories. Let's break the taboo!

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Joey Pinkney is an author, author interviewer, book blogger, book reviewer.

Joey Pinkney is well-known for "The JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Author Interview Series", which has been giving independent authors a voice since August 2008. With this author interview series, hundred of authors have shared their experiences is taking a book from an idea to a finished product.

Joey Pinkney uses various social media outlets to shares books and authors with readers around the world.

http://joeypinkney.com http://joeytweets.com http://instagram.com/joeypinkney http://twitter.com/joeypinkney http://twitter.com/5M5QW

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Mista Keem (born as Akeem Jones), is a twenty-three-year-old songwriter, producer and hip hop recording artist originally from Brooklyn, NY. He started out writing his first song at the age of fourteen, and has never stopped writing. By the time he was nineteen, he became a radio personality for 105.7 The Beat-Meridian, which inspired him to go from writing to carefully molding his own lane in music. Mista Keem doesn’t believe in making music about a life he doesn’t live.

“Honest and unfabricated,” Mista Keem’s inspirations are Brandy, LL Cool J, Heavy D and dynamic songwriting of Mariah Carey, Bryan Michael Cox, Sean Garrett, Claude Kelly, Babyface and The-Dream. Mista is hard at work on his new, yet-untitled mixtape set for release in 2014.

Join us as we discuss his road to stardom!

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The Authoress BlaQue, nicknamed the BlaQue Angel because of the twisted and dark stories she weaves, was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area where she currently resides with her son.

BlaQue began writing after reading several Donald Goines books and decided she would love to pen stories in the same gritty, fast-paced manner. After writing her first novel, Dirty DNA, and allowing several of her peers to read and critique her work, she decided to submit it to G Street Chronicles. In July 2012, she joined the ranks of some of the heaviest hitting authors in Urban Literature.

To date, BlaQue has written four full length novels, two novellas, three short stories and is featured in an anthology with some of her G Street Chronicles sisters.

BlaQue has recently started her own publishing company Pink Angel Publications.

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Drica Armstrong was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. She never thought of becoming an author because she wanted to be a lawyer. A homework assignment given to her by an English teacher sparked her interest in writing. While attending high school, Drica wrote several short stories and poetry but started writing her first novel, Beautiful Liars, during her first year of college.

After graduating from Newbury College in Brookline, MA, Drica started to pursue publishing for her debut novel. Beautiful Liars was self-published in 2009. Soon after the release of her new novel, Drica finished her second novel, Hide and Seek.

Drica now has numerous novels and a comedy skit under her belt. She currently lives in Elizabeth, NJ with her son.

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Felisha Bradshaw is the Editor in Chief and co-owner of Urban Grapevine Magazine. She is single with two biological children and two step children, and holds an Associate’s Degree in Science and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor is Sociology. Little known facts about Felisha are that she suffers from narcolepsy and sleep apnea and she is a hopeless romantic. More importantly, even though she is considered to be an aggressive lesbian, she loves to see a nice handbag and a lovely pair of shoes.

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If there was one word to describe Author Johnie Jay, it would be passionate. He has always been verbally passionate but it wasn't until his first creative writing class, in 9th grade, when he found that his passion, mixed with his vast and lucid imagination could create temporary getaways. That's all a book is really, a getaway from the world, an escape. "I want every word of every sentence to be evocative. If I can't make you feel, taste or smell every scene that I create then what's the point?" Romance and passion goes hand in hand but when you add to it detailed and vivid sex scenes you're left with an explosive concoction. He has blended all three harmoniously in his first romantic novel, Inevitable ActI (of II). He looks forward to sharing his imagination with the world!

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Relationships are a lot of work. What things do you need to know about maintaining your individual identity, choosing the right mate, roles, communication, emotional needs, etcetera? Our guests will be authors and motivational speakers, Angelia Menchan and Sidney Andrews. We'll also be joined by security professional, Ray Baker. These individuals have a total of 80 years combined marriage/domestic partnership experience. You don't want to miss this show!

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Many teens today are teenage mothers. There are many ways that this could affect our younger generation; I have a special guest who will share her story as a teenage mother by the age of 15 years old and how she overcame the obstacles that she faced as she matured into a young adult. This is a very important topic for me since I have a 15 years old teenage daughter. Mrs. Farrah Hewlett was a teenage mother at 15 years old, married at the age of 19 years old. She had 4 children by the age of 23 years old, a widow by 27 years of age and now engaged at the age of 34.

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Torrian Ferguson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He got his first taste of cooking at Bethune Cookman College (now University) in his dorm room where he cooked pancakes and sausage for other students for money on the weekends. He is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, a published author of fiction novels and has been in Essence, Ebony and Upscale Magazines. Ferguson also owned Black Literature Magazine but has sold his portion to the current owner. Currently, he is the Executive Chef at Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Ferguson is editor-in-chief and started Modern Flavor Magazine to give up-and-coming chefs a place to shine and let the world know who they are. He also hopes to educate people that love culinary arts but are not classically trained.

Marcus Cuffee is a Chesapeake, Virginia native who was introduced to the kitchen by his grandmother. He opened his own catering company while in high school and met the love of his life. In 2004, with the influence of two mentors at Oscar Smith high school along with the CCAP program, Marcus landed in Hyde Park, New York looking to earn an associate’s degree at The Culinary Institute of America on a $80,000 scholarship. Following graduation in 2007, Cuffee began his career with Thompson Hospitality as Sous Chef and relaunched his catering company with his lifelong friend. Certain catering and Thompson Hospitality became a huge part of his life. After five years of working for Thompson in Norfolk VA, Marcus relocated to Raleigh, NC and received a promotion to Assistant Food Service Director. Here is where he and Torrian Ferguson met and became business partners and now friends. Cuffee has recently received another promotion withThompson to Regional Chef and helped launch Modern Flavor magazine as associate editor.

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Join us as we speak with Jeffrey J. Kash of Kash & Fedrigon Attorneys At Law about the things you should know before, during, and after marriage. We'll discuss such things as the legal ramifications of marriage, how marriage impacts ownership and title, how marriage changes rights to decedent estates, taxes and prenuptial agreements. This is a discussion you don't want to miss!

Practicing family law since 1988, this knowledgeable and experienced base of lawyers represents clients in their adoptions, divorces, and child custody/support cases, as well as criminal matters and will and estate planning. Additionally, each lawyer lectures on family law topics once a year.

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Grace Dark Horse became a household name when her story was showcased on Season 1, Episode 9 of the TV series, “Prison Wives.” Dark Horse is proud to be married to Dave, who is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder.

She agreed to be a guest on My Girlfriends Couch because she wants the world to see that many inmates have wives, husbands, children, family members, and other loved ones who love them deeply. She is hoping to shed a different life on Prison Wives and the men they’ve chosen to love.

In 1982, Glen Blackhawk was 14 years old when he was handed a 50-year sentence for murder. The victim was a child molester who had drugged him and his best friend, Billy. They had both been beaten, but Billy had also been raped.

At age 40, Blackhawk was released from prison. He will join us to share his story on how he became involved with “Prison Wives” and also give advice and clarity on what life is like once you get out.

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Our special guest tonight is 31-year-old, Kelli Gilzow. She will share with us her awesome testimony on how she went from Public Assistance to a College degree. Though she faced many trials and tribulations throughout her life, she remained strong and focused. Her steadfastness enabled her to accomplish her dreams. She joins us tonight to share her story and hopefully to help others who may be faced with similar circumstances...

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Shakir Rashaan currently lives in Fairburn, Georgia with his wife and two children. Rashaan’s body of work include two book series, the Chronicles of the Nubian Underworld, which includes The Awakening: Book One, Legacy: Book Two, and Tempest: Book Three, the Kink, P.I. series, which includes OBSESSION, DECEPTION, and RECKONING, and two novels under his “alter-ego,” Curtis Hamilton, entitled All I Want…Is You and The Devil’s All-American. Other credits include the anthologies Making the Hookup: Edgy Sex with Soul, Erotic Snapshots Vol. 5 & Vol.6, and Zane Presents Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava III.

Shakir has taught classes on the Erotic Art of Storytelling and How to Write Sex Scenes. He has also done BDSM lifestyle classes on relationship dynamics, particularly specific to Polyamorous lifestyles and relationships, in addition to teaching a class on the Power of Etiquette in the BDSM community.

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Ms. Butterfly is the woman many women envy. She has the beautiful smile and looks that any average woman would have, but she holds a secret that many wives wish they had the answers to. Hear her story as she shares the trials and triumphs within "The Life Of A Mistress"

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A Different Kind Of Love, hosted by J'son M. Lee, affirms the diversity and universality of love. Our monthly show will nurture and honor LGBT persons and their significance within their families and communities. During this debut broadcast, we will interview Mark Williams and Edwin Greer, a recently married same-sex couple.

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Big Body Broadcasting hosts Elissa Gabrielle on The Q-Spot with Big Body on Friday, February 21st at 9pm EST.

Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry. Respected by many, revered in the highest regard, Elissa maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. She is known to have the Midas touch with her gift in the skill of multi-genre writing. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Elissa has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity.

She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars--creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process.

Elissa Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature. By pushing herself to stay a cut above the rest, Elissa Gabrielle brilliantly and consistently delivers literary best.

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Big Body Broadcasting & The Q-Spot with Big Body celebrate their One-Year Anniversary Show! With well over 11,000 Listeners, we are so appreciative to our dedicated audience!

During this special broadcast, we will showcase two new authors who won my 2013 NaNoWriMo Writing Challenge contest.

Stephanie Nicole Norris is a new writer from Chattanooga, TN. She always had a natural talent for writing & website design and released her debut novel, Trouble In Paradise, in early 2012. She released her sophomore title, Vengeful Intentions, which is also the sequel to Trouble in Paradise seven months later. She is currently working on her first Christian Fiction Romance, Catching Bees With Honey, as well as the third installment in the Paradise series—a short titled Wreckless.

Charmaine Galloway was born & raised in Toledo, OH. Writing has been her passion and a positive emotional outlet since middle school. Charmaine is an independent self-publisher and the founder of Charming Gal Publications. She is the CEO and jewelry designer for Forever Divas Fashionable Jewelry, a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher and a Motivational Speaker. She is the author of My World, Through My Eyes, Girlfriends Secrets and Golden.

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Demetrius Irick is an author and motivational speaker born and raised in Orangeburg, SC. At age 16, Demetrius became fascinated with street life and, as a result, was in prison by 21 years of age. After serving four years in prison and developing a relationship with God, Demetrius transformed his view of life.

Jacqueline Johnson-Irick is an author, personal chef and event planner, born and raised in Queens, New York. She and her family moved to Orangeburg, SC in 1999 where she later met and married Demetrius Irick.

The highs and lows of their marriage resulted in them writing and publishing their first book released July 2012 titled, I’m Finally A Man: A Husband’s Journey to Manhood. Jacqueline and Demetrius also own DeeJak’s Publishing Company, their small family-owned business.

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Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting hosts Titus Broom on The Q-Spot With Big Body.

Titus Broom went from a drug dealer, to being in a wheelchair, to prison, to a college graduate with a BS in Psychology. He is an inspirational & motivational speaker and the Author of his first book, The Things God Whispered To Me. Titus is also an intervention specialist that works daily with improving the lives of youth that are incarcerated as well as youth and families that need to be motivated to establish and reach their goals.

He has been dubbed “The Message Whisperer” and lives for his self-proclaimed motto, “Life and death swing on the hinges of the choices we make”.

The Things God Whispered To Me is his debut novel comprised of twenty-three chapters that are called Whispers. Each Whisper consists of different life situations people may find themselves in. The objective of this book is to encourage, motivate, and inspire.

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Big Body Broadcasting & Big Body Publishing brings you The Q-Spot With Big Body and Nikki Urban...

Nikki Urban has been writing since childhood and has always had a flare for telling stories. In August 2008, after being laid off from her job, Nikki completed and self-published her first manuscript, Jade’s Diary under DiamondStone Productions, the imprint she shares with her husband.

Nikki resides in Jacksonville, FL with her husband and has received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from HBCU Shaw University and her Master of Arts in Public Relations from East Tennessee State University.

Nikki is the self-proclaimed Princess of Urban Erotica and has also penned two full-length novels, Damaged Goods in 2011 and Kontagious in 2012. For 2013, she brings us her erotic short tale, Sex Confessions.

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE EXPERIENCED BY NIKKI URBAN OR ANY OF HER GUESTS DUE TO THE RESCHEDULING OF OUR INITIAL BROADCAST DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

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Big Body Publishing and Big Broadcasting brings you the Q-Spot With Big Body and N'Tyse...

N’Tyse is the erotic romance author of several best-selling novels. She is also executive producer and director of the upcoming documentary film Beneath My Skin which was filmed in her hometown Dallas, Texas. While N’Tyse, pronounced entice, spells out exotic seduction, the true significance behind her name takes on an entire new meaning. The acronym translates to Never Tell Your Secrets ?a message she envelops within her stimulating taboo tales.

In 2007 N’Tyse ambitiously penned and self-published her freshmen and sophomore novels, My Secrets Your Lies and Stud Princess Notorious Vendettas, which went on to grace many best-sellers lists, including The Dallas Morning Newspaper. Determined to see her works reach national and international audiences and markets, she pitched her third project to a traditional publisher. Twisted Seduction quickly landed N’Tyse a publishing deal with Strebor / Simon & Schuster.

A private banker and financial counselor for over 12 years, N'Tyse currently juggles her writing career as a fulltime mom, wife, and filmmaker, while also pursuing her bachelor’s degree in creative/screenwriting and business entertainment. Her literary contributions have been featured in magazines and several bestselling anthologies, including Zane Presents PP2 Missionary No More, Chocolate Flava 3, and Gutta Mamis. N’Tyse currently resides in Dallas, Texas where she is hard at work on her next novel and film project.

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