For all you avid readers….

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So, I decided to make a list of books that I want…as I get them, I will cross them off the list. I might even add some…we’ll see. I’m also planning on starting a new page for book reviews. I’m not a professional book reviewer, but an avid reader. If I LOVE a book, I’m definitely going to tell the world about it.

Love Heist by Jackie D.- PURCHASED!!!!!!!!

A Moth To A Flame by Ashley Antoinette

A Diamond in the Rough by Jacqueline McDuffie

The Dirty Divorce by Miss KP

Onyx and Eggshell by Wyatt Bryson- we’re fellow Winthrop alumni!!!!!! Can’t wait to read this one!

The Dopeman’s Wife by Jaquavis Coleman

After the Party by Harvis Mathis

Prince’s Donor by Sindee Lynn

When A Tattered Past Catches You by Tasha Wright

Black Diamond 2: Nicety by Brittani Williams

Pulpit Confessions by Peron F. Long

Memoirs of a Creole Crime Cartel by Red Snapper- EXCHANGED COPY OF DITR FOR THIS BOOK- YIPPEEE!

Get N’ Serious by Rory Sheriff

Get N’ Serious 2: My Addiction by Rory Sheriff

Perfectly Addicted by Chermean Taylor Gregory

The Journey to Diamonds (Part V)

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In 2004, after my mother passed away, I was lying in my bed in Margaret Nance (one of Winthrop’s residence halls) and I wrote these lyrics…

Life ain’t never what I thought it would be

If you had of asked me as a baby, if I wanted life

No, is what the answer would be

There’s so much pain

So many boys playing games…

Sick of these raining days

No sunlight or change

And I can’t be what I want to be

And I can’t do, what I want to do

All I have is these dreams, that don’t even come true

Back then, that is how I felt. My main support system was gone, the woman who nicknamed me, “Starchild,” at birth. To me, everything seemed unreachable.

However, I proved my own self wrong and these lyrics are nothing, but a reflection of my growth. Dreams do come true. I had the dream to be a published author and I am. Right now, I am pushing the world to follow their dreams. You can do whatever you put your mind to. Don’t let anyone stop you. Don’t even let YOU stop YOU. Life is about taking chances. Take that chance and learn from it. Taking chances is what gets you to where you want to be.

I encourage all of you reading this, to shoot for the stars! YOU CAN DO IT!

*RAZZLE~DAZZLE*

For Sisters’ Only 2010- Charlotte

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So I’m a fan of music, not a professional videographer, LOL…these videos are not 100% perfect, but at least I can relive the memory! Just thought I’d share….I know it took a long time! Don’t pick on me if you hear me singing!

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MORE TO COME!

Ooh…I want THEM now! *Say like Veruca Salt* LOL…

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So, I decided to make a list of books that I want…as I get them, I will cross them off the list. I might even add some…we’ll see. I’m also planning on starting a new page for book reviews. I’m not a professional book reviewer, but an avid reader. If I LOVE a book, I’m definitely going to tell the world about it.

Love Heist by Jackie D.- PURCHASED!!!!!!!!

A Moth To A Flame by Ashley Antoinette

A Diamond in the Rough by Jacqueline McDuffie

The Dirty Divorce by Miss KP

Onyx and Eggshell by Wyatt Bryson- we’re fellow Winthrop alumni!!!!!! Can’t wait to read this one!

The Dopeman’s Wife by Jaquavis Coleman

Prince’s Donor by Sindee Lynn

When A Tattered Past Catches You by Tasha Wright

Black Diamond 2: Nicety by Brittani Williams

Pulpit Confessions by Peron F. Long

Memoirs of a Creole Crime Cartel by Red Snapper

Get N’ Serious by Rory Sheriff

Get N’ Serious 2: My Addiction by Rory Sheriff

Perfectly Addicted by Chermean Taylor Gregory

Giveaway: Win a free copy of Diamonds in the Rough!

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 You will have to answer 5 short questions correctly in order to be entered into the drawing. Send your responses to blaq_pearls@yahoo.com. Do not post them on the site. If your answers are posted, you will be disqualified. Two winners will be chosen at random to receive one copy free of charge of Diamonds in the Rough. You will also receive a confirmation email that your responses were received.  Good luck! Deadline is June 30, 2010.  

  

  

1. What is the name of Carmen’s best friend?  

2. What is the name of the real estate tycoon who is pictured in the newspaper with Carmen’s father? 

3. What sorority does Tiara want to pledge? 

4. What is the name of the guy who was staring at Carmen at the diner? 

5. What is this guy’s special physical feature that draws Carmen to him? 

Angelique interviews April L. Blanding, June Author of the Month (via Angelique, The Novelist’s Blog)

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Sprinkling some more diamonds on you….

Angelique interviews April L. Blanding, June Author of the Month Read here to receive a brief introduction of my June Author of the Month, April L. Blanding. April took the time to indulge me in my quest to dig deeper into her literary talents. Take a look at our one-on-one interview. April, many writers these days choose to use a pen name for their writing. How did you select your pen name, Vogue? When I think of the word vogue, my mind automatically connects it with the phrase, “strike a pose.” Although the … Read More

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