Chatting it up with Kennedee Devoe

It has been over a year since we have heard from Author Kennedee Devoe so we were finally able to catch up to her and chat for a little while.



Since your last published work, what has Kennedee Devoe been up to? (If a new book, please give readers a little insight to it as well as release date).


I was just taking a break from the literary industry, somethings I've experienced has left a bad taste in my mouth. Authors beefing with authors. Readers beefing with authors. Online book clubs beefing with all the above. I just needed a break from it all. 

Sometimes I feel as though readers want too much just to support. I'm like Ronnie on The Players Club. "Sometimes you gotta do too much for that $10. Bend over, spread your legs, stick your butt out. Cmon Bankhead Bounce for me. All of that for $10."  Lol, but no for real my dedication is to my craft not entertaining readers on social media. I needed to figure out if I still wanted to continue to write. Because I didn't know readers expected you to sit online 24/7 posting, liking, and commenting. I just don't have that kind of time. 

In addition, some personal things happened in my life that got me back started writing my new release, Why Does Love Hate Me? I must say writing this book was very therapeutic after certain things I had went through in the last 3 years. The book is out right now, so please be sure to support. 

What has been the most valuable publishing lesson you have learned since your last book? 

Amazon ain't sh** lol No, for real I mean that. I will be promoting all of my books to be purchased directly from my website. I'm cutting out the middleman to ensure I receive my correct royalties. In addition, people/companies have learned how to illegally download ebooks and sell without the authors consent. I'm not even sure how that happens, but it's not cool.  All I know is that I work to hard to get ripped off. So from here on out I'll only be selling my books via website .

Is there a message in your books that you want readers to grasp? 

Self-love is the greatest love of them all. Don't let anyone steal your joy and happiness. Don't let anyone take you out of your peace. 


What has been the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment?

That With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies was written like an elementary diary. Dammmmmmn!!! That was cold, lol. The best compliment I've received that readers can relate to the experiences I share in all of my books. 



What was one of the most surprising things you learned about yourself during your author journey? 

My skin is tougher than I thought. 


If you could pick a celebrity to play one character in the movie version of your book, who would it be and why? 

Lauren London. She has a sweet face like I do, but probably could go from zero to 100 real quick just like me. 


Do you have any book signing events planned for the launch of your new book?  (If so, please list)

Not at the time. Readers can always check on my website .


Do you have a philosophy by which you live? 

I bring me wherever I go.


When not writing, what do you like to do? 

Read self help books. I just finished The Richest Man in Babylon.  I enjoy fine dining. I have deemed myself a certified foodie. 


What author, if any that would like to do a collaboration with? 

For a long time I have wanted to pair up with Ben Burgess, Jr. We're both doing our own thing but eventually we will make the time.

      

Synopsis: 

Kween Dupree has been lucky in everything else but love. One failed relationship after another, she continues to believe that love hates her and maybe it's just not in the cards for her. Then she meets Jamarie. Will love finally deal her a fair hand or will she end up with a joker?

Be sure to order Kennedee's new release at www.kdevoe.com and hit the store tab. 

                

Chatting it up with Author Deep

We would like to thank Author Deep for stopping by for her 10/10 Interview. Don't forget to download her new book on May 5th and leave a review.

Can you please tell us who is Author Deep?
Deep is the freest part of me. I write what I want-- about what I want-- and you’ll likely end up touching yourself when you’re through reading it. Deep writes erotica—not love—though you may fall in love with the pleasure you are continuously served in each story. What was your inspiration behind "Naughty Girl?" I wanted to write about what it was like being an intelligent and driven young woman who also happens to have a high sex drive. In addition, I know many women that wished they had been as bold as Kya Garner. She represents their fantasy life where they are sexually confident and free. Why do you think people read erotica and What do you think erotic fiction does for them?
Erotica like any fiction, gives the reader a chance to escape the world they currently live in. Erotica makes people feel with evoking sensual and sexual thoughts about what has been, what is, or what has yet to happen. It opens up the mind to the possibility…even in reliving a moment.
How much does your own sexuality come into play when you are writing a book?
Completely. My sexuality starts with my brain. If I can imagine it, or I can remember it, I can write it. Not everything I’ve written I’ve experienced in my erotica but I’ve experienced the openness and intimacy needed to share the characters’ experiences.

Do you have a philosophy by which you live?
Live and let live is probably the closest philosophy especially as it pertains to this genre of writing. I don’t judge my characters for their choices and I don’t judge the reader for enjoying it either.
What type of legacy would you like to leave for your readers? I’d love for Deep to leave some imprint; one that says my words delivered the ultimate pleasure while being read. How important was a "platform" in selling your books? Very important. As a debut author, I’m continually working to build that platform of readers that want what I’m giving. What do you say to those who may criticize you for writing about sexual situations between people who don’t “belong” to each other?
Erotica represents sexuality which includes morality for certain, but it’s not confined to making the “right” choices either. Every day there are people making love i.e. screwing the wrong people. Whether they are not married to each other, or maybe one is abusive, drug addicted, a bad parent, etc. etc. and so on, sex is still happening with those people and erotica doesn’t have to promise to choose only the “good” people to highlight it. It’s free enough to surrender to them all and tell their stories. Can you tell us about your upcoming project(s)? Thanks for asking, Lisa. The sequel to Naughty Girl titled Office Intern is scheduled for release May 5th. And the third and final book of the Kya Chronicles series is already in production. Last week I released a few vignettes stories: Heaven, My Fantasy and Teacher’s Pet. They are short and sexy but deliver a punch to readers that need a quickie for inspiration.


What advice do you have for an aspiring erotica author?
Let your imagination run wild—your characters are not you even if they are by extension…let them be free.

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Synopsis:

Kya Garner is back and ready to take on Corporate America.

She has a summer internship in which she is determined to become Morgan, Tesson & Associates’ brightest star but if there is a way to mix business with pleasure, Kya will surely find it. Being fully awakened to her sexual power, Kya attempts to figure out exactly what to do about it and with Ray no longer readily accessible, that leaves her with a lot more time to play; in and out of the office.

Office Intern - the second book in this series - explores what happens when a young woman has taken her sexual journey to the next level. 

Chatting it up with Dyphia Blount aka Gemini Phoenix

We would like to thank Dyphia Blount aka Gemini Phoenix for stopping by for her 10/10 Interview. Don't forget to download her new book and leave a review.

1. Can you please tell us who is Gemini Phoenix? 

Gemini Phoenix is a wife, mother, friend, child of God, and entrepreneur!  I chose Gemini Phoenix as a pen name because my zodiac sign is Gemini; which I'm true to, and I feel like the day I started writing (5 years ago), I rose from ashes like a phoenix!

2. What was your inspiration behind "Let's Wait Awhile?"

My inspiration behind Let's Wait Awhile was the fact that I have a teenage daughter who I want to wait to have sex and felt that all teenage girls her age need some type of inspiration to do so.

3. Most of your readers are used to you being an erotica author, why the sudden switch in genre?  How has it been received?

The sudden switch came about from God. He told me that I needed to share what's really going on in the world and help these young girls understand that it's ok not to follow the crowd. It was received well I guess.  My true fans loved it and I've also gained a few fans that has never read any of my erotica books.

4. How much did your own sexuality or life come into play while writing this book?

A great deal of my own sexuality came into play when I wrote this story because I was molested, saw friends go through date rape, suicide, and abusive household environments.

5. Do you have a philosophy by which you live?

The philosophy that I live by is to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I think it's pretty self explanatory. lol

6. What type of legacy would you like to leave for your readers... young and old?

The legacy I would like to leave is that I put my personal experiences into my books so they will know it's real and feel the emotions.

7. How important was a "platform" in selling your young adult books?

A platform is really important when selling or writing any type of book.  I wish I'd done more to get this book out there, but I'm still working in the shadows.

8. Do you have book signings coming up where teen readers can meet you?

 am currently working on an event for May 13th in Newport News as well as securing a spot at Barnes & Nobles for the summer.

9. Can you tell us about your upcoming project(s)?

I have several upcoming projects, but I'm currently working on Let's Wait Awhile 2 and a spin off from my best selling series, Suck Me Dry called That's My Bestfriend!

10. What advice do you have to an aspiring author?

The advice I would give any new author or writer is to pull your stories from within, don't trust everyone who says they want to help, and stay true to God first and He will be true to you always!

Synopsis:

Four families; Different choices and consequences! Breaking the silence of abuse, molestation, rape, and sexuality! On Payne's thirteenth birthday she finally meets her father, but the consequences of his actions may take him away from her forever! Her best friends, Marquis and Tia both go through life changes that will follow them like a dark shadow, while (Payne's mother) Janice relives the most horrific secret from her past! Four families have their own problems, yet connect in some way to build a bridge, and get over it!

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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 to write and publish my first book Dicmatized: The Doctor Is In in 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 a wife, mother, and friend.  I am 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?

Review: Naughty Girl

Naughty Girl by Deep
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naughty Girl, as the name implies ,is full of sensual and very descriptive sex scenes. Kya is a young lady who knows what she wants and goes after it no matter the age or sex. Some of the scenes are so steamy they ooze with passion and heat right off of the pages, You may find yourself either fanning to cool down or looking for your partner to make the scenes come to life in your own bedroom. Great job to the author on her debut erotic read. I look forward to reading more from this up and coming erotica author. Keep bringing the heat and I will keep supporting.

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NEW RELEASE: Wicked Impulse by Chelle Bliss

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WICKED IMPULSE by Chelle Bliss
ALFA PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS - A MEN OF INKED SPINOFF

➡WICKED IMPULSE CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE⬅

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GREAT NEWS... YOU CAN! Wicked Impulse can be read as a standalone.

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ALFA Private Investigations is a spin-off of the Men of Inked series, but can be read separately.
**Includes a BONUS novella - Men of Inked Christmas**

There's only one thing worse than dating a friend's sister sleeping with his mother.



Fran DeLuca's known for her bossy, overbearing personality almost as much as for her love of nylon tracksuits. But when someone runs off with fifty thousand dollars, she becomes involved in an ALFA investigation and catches the eye of silver fox biker, Bear.



Bear North, ALFA's resident bad boy, has never thought of Fran as anything more than his buddy's mom. When she trades in her elastic pants and orthopedic tennis shoes for a pair of skintight jeans and high heels, he takes notice of the fifty-something MILF.



When the money trail leads closer to Fran than expected, Bear takes charge of the investigation and will do anything to protect her. Can Bear track a thief, claim Fran, and keep Morgan DeLuca in the dark long enough to solve the case?



Wicked Impulse is book 3 in the ALFA PI series and includes a BONUS novella - Men of Inked Christmas.

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ABOUT CHELLE BLISS

Chelle currently lives near the Gulf of Mexico and is a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend.

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BOOK RELEASE ALERT: Never by Joy Avery

Write Now Literary is pleased to announce Never, Book Release Tour with author Joy  Avery on December 13, 2016.

Publication Date: November 14, 2016.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

ASIN: B01MSLP8FO

About The Book

Never say what love can't—or won't—do.

Balloon Artist Gadiya Lassiter never imagined waking up without the love of her life, small-town fire chief Nico Dupree. Then one day, it becomes her tortured reality. Fast-forward two years…he's back and making his intentions to rekindle their flame known. But she vows to never love him again. As determined as she is to keep her heart out of his hands, love seems to have its own agenda.

For Nico, returning home to Mount Pleasance, North Carolina is not without its benefits. The most valuable, Gadiya. He’s determined to reclaim her heart—despite her obvious goal to hate him. But he’s not giving up on her; not again. He’ll just have to convince her the disdain she harbors for him is far less potent than the love he knows she still has for him. And he'll do it one scorching kiss at a time.

As their attraction grows hotter and hotter, will Gadiya be able to escape the flames, or will Nico's fire consume her?

About The Author

By day, Joy Avery works as a customer service assistant. By night, 

the North Carolina native travels to imaginary worlds—creating 

characters whose romantic journeys invariably end happily ever after.

Since she was a young girl growing up in Garner, Joy knew she wanted to write. Stumbling onto romance novels, she discovered her passion for love stories; instantly, she knew these were the type stories she wanted to pen.  Real characters. Real journeys. Real good love is what you’ll find in a Joy Avery romance.
Joy is married with one child. When not writing, she enjoys reading, cake decorating, pretending to expertly play the piano, driving her husband insane, and playing with her two dogs.Joy is a member of Romance Writers of America and Heart of Carolina Romance Writers.

ExcerptNico allowed Gadiya to escape his hold. He may not have broken her shell, but he’d surely cracked it. As she made her way across the floor, he said, “I’ll tell you what’s a waste of time. Your fighting this. You have a right to be pissed at me, Gadiya, but you can’t deny you still feel something for me.”

This stopped her in her tracks. Whipping around, she charged him like a raging bull. “Anything I may have felt for you in the past is long gone. I feel nothing for you now, Nico Dupree. Nothing. And I never will.”

“Is that why you’re still single?” He regretted the words the moment they escaped. There could have been a myriad of reasons why she wasn’t in a relationship, none of them having anything to do with him.

Gadiya slowly shook her head, something in her expression turning sad. “The reason I’m still single has nothing to do with you. But if you must know, I decided to never give my heart to another man, because the one man I trusted with it, shattered it into tiny pieces. I loved that jerk, that coward, far more than he deserved. I loved him far more than breathing, which was okay, because, with him, I never feared suffocating. He gave me life. Then he took it away.”

Nico hadn’t expected her powerful summation. He couldn’t speak, couldn’t move toward her, could hardly breathe. All he could do was dumbly stare into her glistening eyes, then at her back as she turned to leave.

Gadiya stopped at the door. Over her shoulder, she said, “On second thought, I guess my being single has everything to do with you. I never want to see you again, Nico. You are dead to me. Just like the idea of me ever loving you again.”

With that, she was gone.

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Review: Copycat

Copycat by Kimberla Lawson Roby
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

They say imitation is the best form of flattery but what happens when it becomes too much or even dangerous.

In Copycat, you will meet Simone Phillips and Traci Calloway Cole. The two women quickly become friends. Traci thinks it is a coincidence when Simone seems to have common interests with her including wanting to be an author. You know, we all have that friend who wants to dress like us or wear the same hairstyles. You may think it is cute until you meet a woman like Simone Phillips.

Imitation reveals Simone's crazy tangled past and Traci is caught in the web. Will Traci found out the truth before things turn dangerous? Get your copy of Copycat to find out how things turn out for both of them.

The author does an exceptional job of making sure each character has its own personality . It pushes the limits of friendship and betrayal. The plot will have you on edge although at times predictable.

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