Flow Friday

Welcome to Flow Friday! Poetry lovers, kick back and enjoy the read!

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By D.E. Eliot

We use to take a knee...
Because we wanted the same rights as you,
We wanted to drink from the same water fountain as you,
To go to school like you,
To be apart of this country like you

We use to take a knee...
Because you held guns on us,
You constantly raped and beat us
Sic'd your dogs on us
The fire department used water hoses against us

Now we take a knee...
Because we can't stand you,
We don't understand you,
Don't want nothing from you,
We've had enough of you

Now we take a knee...
Because if we stand up,
We're gonna fuck you up,
Tear this bitch up
You don't want us to rise up
So shut the hell up
Before we band together and put an end to you

Now we take a knee...
Because we want peace with you,
It's the least we can do,
But it's pointless you see,
Because you'll never get it through your thick skull that the only people who has a problem with the color of my skin.... is YOU

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Every Friday, I will showcase one or two other poet's work. If this is something that you are interested in participating in, please click on this link and fill out the form. Poems will be posted in no particular order so be sure to keep an eye out for yours!😉

Authors in the Spotlight 9/28

In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have authors MrChronic Black and Nija Spencer!

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Name: MrChronic Black

How long have you been published? I have been in the business a little over 5 years now.

What's the worst part about being published? Don't even know where to start with that one. It's just a lot of mess that comes with this business. I would have to say the worst part is fighting to get recognized in an overcrowded industry.

What's the best part about being published? When readers tell you how much they enjoyed your work. How much your work has impacted them.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? Self published. I was with two different labels. But it didn't work out.

*What are the highs, if any? Highs of self publishing is you control your own destiny. It's nothing these small labels are doing that you can't do for yourself.

*What are the lows, if any? Can't think of any off the top.

What is the name of your book(s)? I have so many. Just to a name a few. Seeds Of The Devil which is a thriller. Traffic Line which deals with teen sex trafficking. Porn Scene which is an erotic who done it type of suspense thriller. Blue Lives Murder. Which is self explanatory. 

Was it/were they an easy write for you? All of them were easy writes. Once I'm in that zone. I'm in that zone.

What's the hardest part about writing a book? Stay focused.

What's the easiest part about writing a book? For me it is coming up with concepts that catch the readers off guard. When you think I'm gonna throw a jab, I hit you with a uppercut instead. 

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Right now on Amazon.

Do you have any future projects in the works? *Is there a tentative release date? I have the spin off to Blue Lives Murder coming in late October. I also have two collabs I'm currently working on at the moment. Release date to be announced.

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? My Facebook and Twitter.

 

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Name: Nija Spencer

How long have you been published? I have been published for over a year now.

What's the worst part about being published? Honestly, I don't think there's any bad parts about being published. I'm in love with the company I'm signed to and my publisher. She provides amazing tools for the team to help make us better writers and I couldn't ask for more.

What's the best part about being published? The best part about being published is being on a supportive team of individuals. Having a support system is the best feeling in the world and I truly love and appreciate my team.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? I am published under Treasured Publications! Team #TP!

*What are the highs, if any? Support, Love, and Respect. I really love my team!

*What are the lows, if any? There aren't any lows.

What is the name of your book(s)? Confessions of a Hustla's Princess

Was it/were they an easy write for you? COFHP was not an easy write. 

What's the hardest part about writing a book? The hardest part about writing a book is the synopsis. As a writer you want to stand out. You want to be different. A lot of storylines get overused and it's like well how can I be different from the rest of these authors out there? 

What's the easiest part about writing a book? The easiest part about writing a book is coming up with the characters. I love creating my characters, finding pictures to match their description. 

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Confessions of a Hustla's Princess is available on Barnes and Noble as well as Amazon. Grab your copy now! Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Do you have any future projects in the works? *Is there a tentative release date? Yes, I do. This Gangsta Love For You and Confessions of a Hustla's Princess are currently in the works. When I get close to finishing these books, I will be sure to share my release dates with everyone

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

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Join me next week as I bring you more authors!

 

Authors in the Spotlight 9/26

In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have authors April Rencher and Mercedes Siler!

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Name: April Rencher

How long have you been published? I have been published for almost two years.

What's the worst part about being published? All of your work is on display for the world to see. 

What's the best part about being published? It is a huge accomplishment for me to be where I am. I never thought I could say I was author.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? I am self-published. It is about having freedom.

*What are the highs, if any? The highs are being able to control where I want my material. I don't have anyone telling me what I can say. 

*What are the lows, if any? The lows are not having the financial support of a publisher. You have to do everything yourself.

What is the name of your book(s)? Love Pain & Ecstasy, Ecstasy Love & Pain and Pain Love & Ecstasy

Was it/were they an easy write for you? At times, it was super easy to knock out pages. But there were times, I was insecure and didn't know what to do.

What's the hardest part about writing a book? You want to be authentic, but you want to write about something no one has ever read. You want to make sure it is good. 

What's the easiest part about writing a book? I know the plot. I know how it is going to end. I know the whole timeline. The planning stages are always easy to me.

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Everywhere. They can buy it on Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (Nook), iBooks, Kobo, Smashwords and etc.

Do you have any future projects in the works? *Is there a tentative release date? I should be working on the fourth part to this series. Someone needs to hold me accountable to a release date. I am terrible when it comes to procrastinating with these books.

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter

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Name: Mercedes Siler

How long have you been published? The first time I published was in 2015, so two years.

What's the worst part about being published? Worrying about if I could have done things better.

What's the best part about being published? Making money from something I created from nothing.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? I self-published.

*What are the highs, if any? Getting good reviews.

*What are the lows, if any? Getting bad reviews.

What is the name of your book(s)? My short story is entitled THE GIRL AT THE FRONT OF THE ROOM, my novel is CHASING STARS.

Was it/were they an easy write for you? Pretty easy. I have shelved stories that were harder to write.

What's the hardest part about writing a book? Selling it.

What's the easiest part about writing a book? Deleting unnecessary words from my rough draft.

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? My short story is available on Kindle pre-order.

Do you have any future projects in the works? *Is there a tentative release date? I will be sending Chasing Stars to the editor and I am hoping to release it late 2017/early 2018

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Yes! Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, and My Website

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Join me on Thursday as I bring you authors MrChronic Black and Nija Spencer!