It Ain’t Just The Size by MG Hardie
Princess has returned home after a 3-year absence to heal her heart. She now seems to have it all: a job and a house. She has everything except one thing, real love. Lance is no stranger to having the odds stacked against him. He is a hard working father, but he believes that he may never really find true love.
It Ain’t Just The Size shows Lance and Princess as they find their way to love. While these two passionate hearts begin their journey towards love many discussions and conflicts arise.
It Ain’t Just The Size is a deeply filled play on morality, an ongoing social commentary for our times.
Many questions will be asked, many questions will be answered.
Why Do Men Cheat?
Is America Post-Racial?
Has the Media Failed us?
When to have The Talk?
What is the Cain and Abel Complex?
What are The Dozen?
Why the Average Joe/Joan’s get screwed?
and more…
It Ain’t Just The Size is what America needs to know, but doesn’t want to hear.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am a writer from California. My unique opinion on sports, race, relationships, politics and culture have been the grounds for thousands of discussions. My first book “Every Day Life” was published in 2008. My recently released title “It Ain’t Just The Size” is a thought provoking exploration into the lives and minds Americans, if you want to be entertained while you consume the truth there are no better books.
I am regarded as one of America’s fresh new minds for real Political Analysis, Sports, Pop-Culture, Hip-Hop and Social Commentary. You may not see me on TV or radio because I don’t get called in to perpetuate arguments, I get called to end them. You can’t force feed people the truth, if they have been feed BS all their lives.
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Novels by Michael McGrew, Authors can be Rockstars too!
All dreams are made possible through God and faith, but the devil cautiously displays a blue print of his own. Raquan “Grey” Taylor, an aspiring singer and songwriter struggles to attain his family’s past until his brother’s untimely death. His mother succumbs to alcoholism and is forced to send him away to Renwick Taylor, a high powered music executive and estranged father. Under Renwick’s roof an opportunity surfaces when he meets Antoine Swinger and goes against his mother’s wishes to pursue a career in music. Once discovered, Raquan enters the world of entertainment with high hopes and dreams but gradually realizes there are extreme prices to pay to maintain his fame. Room 111 is a detailed story of a successful artist forced to deal with the politics of entertainment and Raquan quickly learns what happens in the industry stays in the industry.
Born and raised on the Southside streets of Chicago, better known as Sickside Nikky Green struggles to find himself in a world that denies him the opportunities that he yearns for. Struggling to discover his purpose in life, he participates in a crime that he deeply regrets, forcing him to leave for New York with intentions to never return. With no money or support; Nicky is destined to make a name for himself, even if it kills him. He gets that chance when he meets Charlie Black, an underworld businessman who takes Nikky under his wing only to exploit his vulnerability. Now ten years and countless murders later, Nikky s life takes a turn when he finds out that his loyalty towards Charlie is in jeopardy after discovering that he is only a pawn on his chess board. Taking Losses is a slick, fast paced and cleverly detailed novel that introduces you not only to a man who defied the odds, but his wife and child that suffers from his absence. This chain reaction of events sheds light from multiple perspectives regarding love, loyalty, annihilation and spiritual warfare.
Bobbi Williams dreamed his way to the top without acccepting failure as an option. From street hustler to a successful conman, he finds himself lost and confused when his best friend/sister is murdered in cold blood. After doing six-years in prison for a string of robberies, and now friends with his late sisters boyfriend James, they plan their way to the top together. when Bobbi is released from Atlanta State Penitentiary with a lot to prove and a legal hustling gameplan, his life begins to take a successful turn for the worst starting with a secret affair involving James finance, Jennifer . . . recognizing that she is his kinda girl. Bobbi has it all; the money, fame, a fantasy and a family until his past and unforseen jaw dropping karma catches up to him. “MY KINDA GIRL” is a tale that travels deep in the mind of a man with secrets that manifests into problems, too hard to live with, and death is the only way out!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
It’s been a long time coming but now the world will witness Michael McGrew’s shine. Michael is a single father, author and business man that has proven through patience, hard work and the ability to endure struggle will lead you to realize your dreams. After completing two seasons as a lighting technician for B.E.T in ’99, he took full responsibility as a single parent to his loving son Kierre McGrew. It was just a year and half ago when Michael completed his first novel and since then has completed his third, along with three children’s books; story editing for two reality shows and a screenplay. Michael’s humble beginnings in South Los Angeles, California make him all the more impressive, considering the limited resources and the propensity of those circumstances to generate negative statistics. Michael is not only an inspiration for those with similar backgrounds but to anyone with the determination to rise above their condition.
After the success of his first novel “My Kinda Girl”, which sold over 7000 copies independently, Michael focused his efforts on writing as a profession and started Legacy Publishing Group LLC. Combining his love for storytelling with his niche for marketing, Michael and his affiliates developed branding and advertisement strategies that will propel Legacy’s publications into multiple genre’s and generate appeal from a broad range of lifestyles. Michael is an ambitious and clever writer who sets trends instead of following them and has definitely found his home as a publisher.
Michael’s next novel is the highly anticipated winter 2012 release, ‘Room 111′ and collaborative effort with Grammy Award winning song writer, Kiesah Hakeem. Room 111 depicts a male R&B singer’s turbulent ride in the music business, achieving success, the price that you sometimes pay for it and the dark underlying secrets that are kept. The release of Room 111 will intrigue those who want an inside look at the entertainment business and confirm the beliefs of those who know.
Michael McGrew is a visionary and an individual with diverse ideology. Born with a natural gift of storytelling, he believes that your reality is something you either choose to accept as it is or you can create your own.
Sunny Rain by Ci Ci Foster, A first-of -its-kind SEXY DRAMA
Sunny Rain is a must-read for anyone who loves a passionate story with a twist. This page turner takes readers to a world where passion and pain collide, and supersedes even the wildest of imaginations. Foster’s highly anticipated debut, Sunny Rain tells the story of three professional women living in Chicago whose lives seem perfect until personal tragedies arise forcing these friends to find the courage to conquer their own fears and shady pasts.
Social worker Natalie’s and husband Bryce’s opposite schedules makes it difficult to have a normal marriage. When she seeks solace in the arms of an older man, her troubled past resurfaces to haunt her.
Monica will stop at nothing to win back the love of her ex-husband, Ray. Can their love survive Ray’s new baggage and drained bank account? Or is she pumping herself up for another let down?
Armed with a bodacious booty and razor sharp tongue, men can’t get enough of Leslie. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. That is, until she meets Derrick. He is fine in every sense of the word. The only problem…he knows it!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ci Ci Foster can be labeled as a true “Wonder Woman.” The multitalented Chicago native’s unparalleled creativity, and unrelenting passion for entertainment have been instrumental in providing her with diverse opportunities in the film, modeling and publishing industries. Foster’s career in entertainment began while she was a student as Chicago State University, where she received her B.A. in psychology and minored in theatre.
As a student, Ci Ci graced the stage in a variety of productions, but didn’t fully commit herself to pursuing her dream until she participated in a question and answer session for Rap So Dee, an off Broadway production.
Professionally, Ci Ci has enjoyed success in a host of independent films, print ads, and commercials. Her commercial credits include Meijers, Walgreens, and Euro-Pro Vacuum. Her film credits include Wages of Sin, This is the Remix, and The Piano Lesson to name a few.
In 2004, Ci Ci developed an interest in writing, and began honing her skills by writing short stories. Her debut novel, Sunny Rain, has just been released and is already receiving rave reviews.
A true entrepreneur at heart, Ci Ci formed her own production company, Flower Goddess Productions, with fellow actress Mashari Laila Bain. Through this company, Ci Ci produced her new documentary, I Heart Hollywood, a film that focuses on the trials and real life struggles of 14 actresses in Hollywood. www.flowergoddessproductions.com
Ci Ci Foster also is the host of her new show called Digg Into Books, keeping literature alive in America. It is an exciting national traveling book club show/ talk show that features live interviews with book clubs, celebrity authors, as well as up-and-coming writers from around the world. The purpose of the show is to provide a national platform for book clubs, authors and readers to connect on a fun and intimate level. Visit www.diggintobooks.com for more info…
With all of her current accomplishments under her belt, more is yet to come for the new diva of urban erotica. Dubbed as a Phenomenal Woman by 50 in 52 Journey, an organization who honors ordinary people who do extraordinary things, Foster is truly a talent to be reckoned with. Visit www.cicifoster.com to learn more about her.
The My Nemesis book series by Author Aija Monique Butler is an all American tale with a touch of urban flavor.
The My Nemesis book series is an all American tale with a touch of urban flavor. It encompasses the value of family, the hardships we endure with our loved ones, the balance of right and wrong, loyalty, and the all so common factor between brother and sister, “Sibling Rivalry.” Witness the drama, deception, and seduction of this thrilling series as Family feuds, forbidden fruits, and deadly plots pull evil persona’s to the surface.
A tragic storm claims the lives of Joy Anderson’s family. Unable to cope with the loss of her husband and children, Mrs. Anderson awakes to find herself strapped to a bed, afraid of her own reflection. “My Husband and children are alive, their bodies were never recovered,” Joy yells hysterically at the crowd of spectators expressing their condolences. Joy’s delusional sightings of her children and husband become the highlight of conversation for friends, family, and business associates. Samantha, Joy’s younger sister, is faced with a chance to live beyond her sister’s shadow. She must either choose to save Joy from her behavioral dysfunctions or her already troublesome marriage. Joy’s Mother n Law continues to plan a memorial service Joy refuses to attend, while Sam’s Husband Charles and business partner of Joy’s late husband Justin sets his sights on a fund that could clear his name of all gambling debts.
The Mind’s Eye, Volume I, is an explosive, emotional journey through the healing and recovery of a family torn apart by tragedy. Follow Joy in this jaw dropping, book series as words jump from the pages with such passion, the characters are brought to life just like a movie. Family feuds, forbidden fruits, and deadly plots pull evil personas to the surface. This, hot adventure will have you clinging to the edge of your seats. A series filled with malicious acts and selfish venture. Healing is a definite need, but Joy may refuse to accept reality and fight every effort to recover, while her nemesis looks to her demise. Witness the drama, deception, and seduction, hidden within the pages of this mystery suspense tale, as we discover just who Joy’s nemesis is.
Charles is making moves, Darrin is having trouble deciding the matters of his heart, and Sam is as nasty as ever. There is a million dollars at stake. Lines are crossed and bonds are broken. Will Joy uncover who her nemesis is? Is she her worst enemy?
The mind’s eye began with Joy’s loss of sensibility after her family is taken by the storm. Joy may appear crazy but she will not be taken advantage of, not if Lillian Andrew’s has anything to say about it.
As Volume II begins Joy fights to decipher between her lust for revenge and the good natures she longs to promote as she clings to her need for attention and heroism.
Now that Lillian has made her debut Joy must decide whether Lillian’s shenanigans are warranted. Joy seeks comfort in her mirrored friend and begins to see just what her husband and conscious warned her about from the beginning. A hostile takeover is a foot as whispers of a million dollar check spark a loud chatter. Rumors of debt to some rather unsavory personalities, turn decent natures into scandalous rogues, desperation befalls party’s trying to relinquish the debt. A plan is put into action to discredit Joy’s right to Justin’s estate.
Sam conjures a plan to get out of debt and build a nest egg of her own. While her husband Charles takes advantage of Joy’s wavering consciousness. Both sisters look to uncover the missing link that has a hold on both Joy and Sam. Who will prevail? The truth unfolds as vengeful acts birth a sibling rivalry that tests the line between love and hate. The saga continues as Joy uncovers the myths of her family history and unveils the identity of her true Nemesis
Someone is coming back to town and when he or she presents sparks will ignite. The mouths of many will drop and the games of trickery have just begun. Someone is bound to get burned, because the heat is on. This mystery, suspense, drama is chilling. “I’m back… and I am out for blood.”
Marisola is hotter than lava. She is the soon to be wife and mother of Darrin’s child and is more than confused about Darrin’s attachment to Joy. With the death of Darrin and Joy’s daughter Marisola is shamefully relieved that her baby won’t have to share center stage with Darrin’s love child. She is more than eager to reveal to Joy that she is carrying his baby.
Darrin however, is still very much in love with Joy and seeks comfort in her presence. Feeling guilty about abandoning her twelve years prior he is persistent in winning back her love. Darrin may be a good candidate for Joy to relinquish her sexual frustrations, but to her it would only make things worse. Especially since she is still convince that her husband and two boys are alive and awaiting her return. Dear old Darrin has never been one to take no for an answer, but as things heat up he may be the one simmering down. He is torn between Joy and Marisola, as he continues to doubt his ability’s to be faithful and a good father.
Meanwhile, Sam is shameless in her attempts to settle the score. She will stop at nothing to collect on what she feels is rightfully hers. She can’t seem to sit down. Her nerves are shaky awaiting Charles’ insurance policy check to clear. She is dating the enemy, but only for his riches while his nose is wide open. When a familiar face returns to the busy streets of Oakland, Sam is hot on the trail, she can’t believe her eyes; but sticks to her gun’s in her vengeful plot. Sam has a score to settle, but so does the person returning. She’s not the only one out for blood. She too is hunting down those she feels are responsible for the death of her husband. She is far from coming to terms with her sister’s lapse in judgment. She sets her sights on her firm, while Joy has ventured to the quiet comforts of the forest to gather her thoughts, hopefully in beginning the steps towards healing.
Nadine takes a stand against both Sam and Darrin by telling them to kick rocks and leave Joy be. Darrin is caught lurking about Joy’s office building looking for her whereabouts. She hasn’t returned any of his phone calls or written correspondence. The whereabouts of Lillian are questioned, when unexplained occurrences start to effect the creditability of Joy’s business. Nadine smells a rat and advises Joy to come back to town, as she is sure Sam is behind it all. Nadine is looking to catch Sam in the act having witnessed her deviousness personally. She can’t wait to see Joy’s jaw drop as she unveils just how scandalous little Sam can be. Who Returns with a broken heart and lost soul, a line crossed and love turns into a smoldering hate? Who is Joy’s Nemesis?
VOLUME 4 LIFE IN THE FAST LANE WILL DEBUT JULY 15, 2012
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Author Aija Monique Butler, was born in San Diego California, in 1979. She currently resides in the San Francisco Bay area. She is a Residential Care Facility Administrator for the State of California, Specializing in Acute Care, Dementia, and Diabetes, for the elderly.
She is an Advocate and Philanthropist for non-profit program development in the areas of Youth and Social Service Development. She is a grant writer and has an academic background in psychology and medicine. Aija has a love for the arts and is a writer of poetry, both fiction, and non-fiction novels, memoirs, and screen plays.
Get Ready for LABBX 2012! on August 11th at the L.A. Convention Center. Free to the public.
The L.A.Black Book Expo is back this year with authors, readers, celebrities, youth, fun and camaraderie together in an exciting way. This year, we will hold our literary festival inside the L.A. Convention Center. We hope you’ll join us again on August 11, 2012!
The Los Angeles Black Book Expo (LABBX) is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 2004 to advance African world community literary and spoken word activity governed by an executive circle and administered by an executive director. We provide a valuable service to the community by presenting our event yearly.
The goal of the Los Angeles Black Book Expo is to empower our community through literature. We seek to serve a diverse population, undivided by gender, ethnicity, age, income and geography, especially Africans and African Americans and friends of the African and African American community who are involved in and concerned with the importance of reading and education.
Mission
To serve teachers, students, librarians, booksellers, emerging writers, writers, authors, community activists, editors, publishers, spoken word artists, print and electronic media experts, artists, information specialists, other literary professionals, and most of all; the community. Folks who know smart is cool.
Awarded
2010 Literary Event of the Year winner by the African-Americans on the Move Book Club.
General Information
We will hold the expo in August this year. Please email us at info@labbx.com if you’re interested in participating as an exhibitor. Registration will open in April.
Panel discussions on subjects impacting our literature and the world at large.
Workshops for aspiring authors who dream of breaking into the writing industry.
A spoken word program with artists expressing what’s on their hearts and souls.
Exhibitors who share their titles, products in front of book lovers and community supporters.
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CATHEXIS, a must-read psychological crime thriller by award-winning director Christopher L. Dockens
This is a story about a psychopath who terrorizes a small town. This is a story about a woman who is terrorized by that psychopath. This is a story about the woman who is in love with that psychopath. This is a story about three damaged people who desperately try to survive one another. Who will survive the horror, the horror?
Kindle edition List Price $2.99 US
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Paperback List Price $15.00 US
About the Author
Christopher L. Dockens was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he attended William Howard Taft High. His heart was broken by a young beautiful woman he was madly infatuated with and the intolerable heartache drove him to poetry for solace. He instantly became infatuated with the great poetic works of great poets, like Edgar Ellen Poe, and his love for reading poetry naturally segued into writing it. After completing a stressful tour of duty in the U.S. Army, Christopher attended Chicago State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, of course. He continues to read and write poetry, but his new literary love is fiction. He loves to read classic literature, of course, but his favorite books are written by his favorite authors, James Patterson, Walter Mosley and John Sanford. After several unsuccessful endeavors to write the next great American crime novel, Christopher awoke on his birthday determined to start and finish writing a novel, whether it was great or not, and within six months Cathexis was born…with all its fingers and toes. Christopher really hopes you enjoy reading his psychological crime thriller as much as he enjoyed writing it, and he humbly beseeches that you share it with your family and friends! Christopher currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is busy at work on the next great American crime novel.
Please visit his website @christopherldockens.com.
Wild Cards by Jannelle, Her debut novel is an action and drama fueled expression of that same passion and affinity for all things athletic.
The Los Angeles Predators has the American Football Association eating out their hands. They are the defending American Bowl Champions and boast a powerful offense lead by quarterback and league MVP Dan Keller, rushing leader Alonzo Morton and all pro receiver Greg Kelly.
Football analysts picked the Predators as hands down favorites to repeat as champs. When the team’s vices, excesses and infighting becomes exposed, the Predators are thrown from their pedestal as the class of the league, and they descended into a team full of loose cannons on the edge of a meltdown.
The Predators are forced to get real with themselves when a series of high profile, controversial and salacious incidents rip apart the fabric of the team. With determination, heart and resilience, they learn the true concept of a team. Wild Cards is a juicy, fast paced, story told with raw candor and style-chronicling a season in the life of the AFA’s most successful and infamous team.
About the Author
Jannelle is a freelance journalist living in the Asheville, North Carolina area and she’s been a sports buff for years. Her debut novel, “Wild Cards” is an action and drama fueled expression of that same passion and affinity for all things athletic.
The daughter of a painter and hospital admitting rep, Jannelle grew up spending many afternoons playing sports and writing. Between playing pick up games and watching countless seasons of the NFL, writing a novel set in the world of professional football proved to be not much of a stretch for the Old Fort, North Carolina native.
The North Carolina A&T State University grad is currently working on her second novel.
Filmmakers Ci Ci Foster and Mashari Laila Bain on KTLA Channel 5 Morning News in Los Angeles
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Hollywood Filmmakers Ci Ci Foster and Mashari Laila Bain Discuss Documentary, “I Heart Hollywood”on KTLA Channel 5 Morning News in Los Angeles
Hollywood, CA-Hollywood filmmakers Ci Ci Foster and Mashari Laila Bain are set to appear on KTLA Channel 5 Morning News on Wednesday. February 29, at 8:45 am pacific to discuss their debut film project, “I Heart Hollywood”, the only film on the market that takes a real look at the challenges and triumphs of up and coming actresses of color and tells their stories.
According to executive producers Ci Ci Foster and Mashari Laila Bain, “I Heart Hollywood” is an important film because there are a lot of myths about launching a career as an actor.
Thousands of aspiring actors and actresses think that once they set foot in Hollywood, their dreams of instant fame is at their fingertips and they will become a celebrity in an instant. Hollywood does not work that way. Our film helps to challenge false perceptions of Hollywood by telling the true stories of real working actors so aspiring actors can get a feel about how success in this industry is truly achieved.”
Foster and Bain, the co-owners of Flower Goddess Productions, created “I Heart Hollywood” after relocating to Hollywood from Chicago to pursue their dreams of being Hollywood actresses. After learning lessons in launching a career in the industry,
Bain and Foster became successful actresses and desired to spread their knowledge and experiences to educate and empower others looking to work in Hollywood.
“Our primary goal with making this film is to motivate aspiring actors and actresses to live their dreams because success is possible; especially if you have the knowledge, skills, and passion, state Foster. If you have the passion, we give you the reality of Hollywood and help you to prepare for success, states Foster.
An inspiring film, “I Heart Hollywood” has been screened in the Bronzeville Film Festival, The Chinese American Film Festival, and The African American Film Marketplace and continues to receive rave reviews. The film is now available for purchase on www. https://www.createspace.com/325066, and Amazon.com at the sale price of $12.99.
Visit http://www.FlowerGoddessProductions.com for more information about the film.
