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Male Authors of Colour Wk #3: ‘Urban King’ #10 Meet Debut Author, John Mozie #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

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Wait! It’s not over, Friday last week I thought I ran out of men for this month long promo. Nope, Urban King #10 from the male authors of colour popped up! Let’s get to know a bit about him and some fun facts. Looks like we’ve got another lovely Libra, and he has just published his debut novel.

  1. Star sign: Libra
  2. Fun facts: John is a story-teller and loves fantasy. Favourite movies range from the Bourne franchise to the Marvel Heroes like Thor, The Hulk and of course, Black Panther. John also loves African folklore and pulls a lot from there in writing this book. A keen cyclist and retired comic aficionado, John loves the lure of a good story. John is also a budding poet and is currently working on a collection of poems

 

Here’s John’s first novel he would like to share today….

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When 15-year-old Siyonna does a good turn for an elderly lady in the village, she receives a gift which turns out to be more than it seems. Back in the big city with her schoolfriends, any dangers which beset them are strangely defeated by Siyonna’s contact with the gift which only she knows about. Siyonna is the youngest of her large family and the last child remaining at home with her parents, in Lagos, Nigeria. When she visits her older sister in London, she meets some violent and dangerous criminals, bent on abducting her and her friends. They see the young girls as an easy target, until Siyonna’s gift brings them a fight no-one could have predicted. A wonderful adventure story, filled with unexpected twists and turns, of a young girl’s triumph of good over evil and her unique bond with the magical powers of a beautiful gift.

Wow! Now doesn’t that sound like a good action packed and interesting read? I’ve just bought a copy. At the time of writing it’s FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited and under $4.00 and just £2.99 for UK readers, check out  Amazon on the below links…

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913653692/

USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913653692/

Japan: https://www.amazon.jp/dp/1913653692/

If you like folklore, action and adventure you may wish to give this Author’s Amazon page a follow. I am sure there will be many more books to come, please leave him a review if you check out his work, I’m sure he’d love it!

Male Authors of Colour Wk#3: Urban King’s Take Over! #blacklivesmatteruk #blacklivesmatter #blackauthorsmatter

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Urban Kings

If you’ve been tuned in since the 1st July,  you would have met some great male authors of colour. All month, each day one author who represents a certain genre has been featured. Myself and a few other female authors have campaigned to help them reach new readers. This weekend, we’re on to the final genre ‘Urban Kings.’ Here we have a line up of ten male authors, who represent all different areas of fiction. The one thing they have in common is that they’re all ‘urban’ writers, be it fantasy,  erotica, general fiction etc they bring an urban vibe!

In the line up we have:

Alexzander Christian

Anthony Monroe

Joel Daniel

Teddy Mack

Nick Adams

Kevin Casey

Thomas J

Julian Foster

Author Pugh

Mike Wilson

We’ll get to know some fun facts, interests and a little bit about what each author brings to their urban genre. I’m rather looking forward to this group, as there is a big misconception that there are not many authors of colour who rep the fantasy or paranormal genre. I had this discussion just last week with a fellow reader and author on Facebook!  There are many of them, they just need to be elevated.

If you’d like to catch up on what you’ve missed from the 1st July, we had the ‘Street Lit Kings’ week one, week two ‘Book Boyfriends/romance/poetry and non-fiction’ and the final week ‘Urban Kings.’  Just look back and the most recent blog posts to meet authors and their books.

On reflection I must say that I am really happy and proud, to have come up with this month long promo. As I said in my previous posts Dear African American Man, and  Why Does He Trigger You   I am a mother to a Black- British male who is just six, and my boyfriend is an African American man, from a state where the police are far from kind to black men. The UK is not innocent in it’s handling of Black-British men either, we’ve had cases like George Floyd. I covered this in my article  in the up and coming July issue of Aspiring Authors Magazine LLC which can be checked out here.  So, it’s really important to me that the world starts to change, following George  Floyd and Rayshard Brook’s deaths at the hands of police officers.  I will do all that I can to help support this demographic of men, who are often tossed aside, hurt, killed, and looked at as if they are some kind of public enemy number one. My son simply can not grow up in this environment,  he deserves better as he grows up, and so does every man who identifies as a man of colour. Regardless of his descent be it Black-British, Caribbean, African, African-American, Asian etc.

So as we enter the last week of promo for male authors of colour, let’s not forget that #BlackLivesMatter and they always will, until statistics can dispute the fact that the lives of black men are under threat, and have been for sometime. No one can dispute this, especially when you use statistics to prove it. By saying ‘Black Lives Matter’ does not mean no one else does, it just means in order for ‘All Lives  Matter’ to have any real meaning or relevance,  we need to recognise that  black lives are and have historically  been wiped out brutally by police, and racism is still very much alive. I make no apology for saying it or supporting it #blacklivesmatter.

Have a wonderful weekend! We’ll kick off with the final group here soon.

Book Boyfriend/ Romance Author #1 : What d’ya Know About Author Asar? #BlackAuthorsMatter #amreading #romance

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AsarHappy Sunday! Let’s get to know Author Asar, the first of our Book Boyfriends and  male Romance Authors of colour .  I have found that this author’s book covers really do speak to me, from what I’ve seen on Facebook he has some wonderful designs. Author Asar is signed to the publishing label Major Key, he has around seventeen books published in the romance genre, from a quick glance at his Amazon page That’s a LOT of books to discover!

Asar is a graduate of Gwynedd-Mercy University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. A lover of art, he has been writing since high school with the support of his family. Living in Philly, he works with children with autism as well as working for the Free Library of Philadelphia.

I recommend that all romance lovers give Author Asar a try, I certainly will be.  His book cover’s give off a pure love and sensuality vibe. Not only that he comes across as a man with a tender side for sure, judging by his Facebook posts he often posts while he’s in the middle of a writing sprint. He also shares a lot of the time  very positive and loving posts about women (cue the hugs and kisses for Asar). Some of his posts also have a very spiritual and uplifting feel to them. On the 23rd June he released a new romance called, ‘When Love Comes Down’. It has a five star review on and could be worth a look into as well.  This was a cover that caught my eye on Facebook last month.

Fun Facts About Author Asar

Hails from– Philadelphia

Star Sign- Gemini

Favourite Colour– Red

Hobbies– Reading comic books

Here’s a book that Author Asar is ‘very passionate about’ in his own words, that he would like to share:

 

Accidentally in Love by [Asar, Jay Pen Literary Services]

Childhood traumas brought Keonte and Shea together so many years ago. Growing up, they truly became friends with benefits, but in the sexual sense of the term. They grew up almost like siblings; inspiring, motivating, and pushing each other to be the best versions of themselves.

It would look to everyone around them that the two are in a relationship although Shea has been married for two years. However, Shea’s happy marriage isn’t all it looks to be. She’s controlled and cheated on by her wealthy husband, Jason, leading her to reach out to Keonte for peace and freedom.

But what happens when one fateful night, Keonte and Shea cross the one line they’ve never crossed before. After a heated night of bliss, a passionate affair begins and friends with benefits takes on a whole new meaning for the two.
Keonte and Shea have always been friends with benefits, but will now going beyond the benefits cost them the greatest friendship they’ve ever had?

Check this book out on Amazon here.

To see all of Author Asar’s romance books check out his Amazon page here, and please leave him a review if you enjoy. I’m sure he’d appreciate it!

Street Lit King #4: Fun Facts +Next Release By Travis Yancey, Urban Fiction, Mixed With Thriller and Suspense Author!

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received_593464951568008All right last  but by no means least our fourth Street Lit King, and male author of colour this week is Travis Yancey! Look at this beautiful picture of him and his daughter. I crossed paths with this author a while back,  I have downloaded his book I did start to read the first chapter and was drawn in. Travis from what I know of is someone who is very real, judging by his Facebook posts he really does say it how it is! Get to know him. His  debut novel crosses genres urban/street lit into the crime thriller and suspense genre, with mafia involvement across the Atlantic!

I would recommend that anyone who enjoys suspense, thrill and futuristic vibes in their reading to check him out. So far he has published just this one book I’m aware of, but I am sure there will be more in the pipeline. His book has a wonderful review on and I’m sure he would welcome more readers and reviews!

Fun facts about Travis

Star sign– Aquarius

Favourite Colour– Red

Favourite Food– Spaghetti

Age- thirty five, and he can’t swim. ( please keep a straight face lol)

Hails from– New York

Hobbies- chess-he’s been playing since 8th grade.  He’s a barber and has been since the age of eleven.  Writing is a true passion, he discovered writing from spending time alone, and wanting to express himself and his imagination, without people looking at him ‘weirdly’. He grow up in public housing, sadly his mother was a drug addict  while he was young, he also didn’t  have his father around. While this is sad, in his own words ‘these streets made me.’

Current Work In Progress In Travis’ Own Words:

I love writing books that mix the urban culture with a mainstream suspense feel. Some of my books have a futuristic approach also, using a “modern society” such as my up and coming book called “Galaxy Goonz.” Where two African American brothers came up in the year 2999 selling lazers and what’s called “Phlang”( modern day heroin). The two brothers became crypto billionaires. As it is told one of the brothers commits murder when he walks in on his wife, having a affair in their mansion. He’s  sentenced to 100 years ON THE SUN…it is up to his twin brother to help break him free, before he is sentenced! The brothers go from planet to planet, creating chaos in the Galaxy as the brothers strive to stay free and alive while on the run!

 

Debut Novel

Mike A bookLove reading book series and have a thirst for suspense? Welcome to the world of the BlackCard. Julian risks it all at the hands of Shady police. Making a living as a postman he encounters a particular Piece of mail that changes his life forever. He quickly realizes his blessing has become a curse and is entangled into a murderous suspenseful movie…..On the other spectrum of things Commercial Real Estate developer Peter Eisenhut has his work cut out as he realizes a lending hand can have a Bloody future as he is in deep debt with the Russian mafia and

 

This book is free to read on Kindle Unlimited, check out this author’s Amazon page here. If you do read and enjoy please leave him a review. I’m sure he’d love it.

Street Lit King #3: What’d You Know About Chris Green?

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Enter Street Lit King #3 and a new male author of colour to get to know,  let’s get to know Author Chris Green. Have you ever had book covers just call you? That’s how I crossed paths with Chris, it was actually a fellow author of his signed to the same label Lock Down Publications who shared his cover, and I was like ‘I need to take a closer look at this, where is the book’s blurb?’ Chris is a well known and highly celebrated author in the urban and street lit genre, judging by his Facebook fan page interaction. He also can be rather funny in his posts too!  He’s an author who is well versed in writing about urban and street life, but I get the feeling he can have a softer side to him also, from some of his Facebook interaction posts. I’ve not had the chance to interview him, maybe one day I will and find out for myself if my hunch is right.

Chris has published a high number of books if you check his Amazon page, and also has some great reviews.  From what I have been seeing on Facebook it’s his ‘Dope Boy’ series that seems to have his fans, fans of this genre, old and new readers gossiping about his pen! Get to now him.

Fun Fact About Chris

Hails from- Georgia, Atlanta

I’m one of the most dedicated people when it comes down too spilling my heart..I remember times where I just had talent for writing anything.. whatever came to mind was like a bliss of essence to my paper. I was always able to place my power inside this trait and I finally dedicated my life to doing just that making my fans smile laugh,and enjoy a Chris Green novel.

One of my main interest besides writing books would have to be music! Lol Its been in my spirit since I was ten.
And my aim is obviously dedicating more time for my readers and building with the public in other states. In the industry we need different platforms and I’m pushing to prove that WeRBooks isn’t just a slogan..it’s a lifestyle..I have new projects on the way and I’m also working on the finale of my legacy which will be True Savage seven The final chapter!!!!

Chris BookThe love for the drug game has risen, along with the body count, as TIPTON fights harder and harder to maintain his position. REX, Tipton’s sandbox ni**a, is turning out to be a true monster of deceit, and Tipton’s most fierce enemy. Will their imminent clash destroy everything and everyone in their circles?

Meanwhile, when the police swarm down on the boss, JANITA must stand firm against betrayal, and keep their love divine. Will Tipton be able to bounce away from the grimey hate and blood thirst of his enemies? Or will the undercover opponents disintegrate him, and end everything he worked so hard to build?

In the streets, money and envy is the root of all evil. With bullets flying at him literally and figuratively, Tipton must elevate his mind and continue to execute his uncanny DOPE BOY MAGIC or he will be eaten alive by the many snakes that are attacking his den.

Check out Author Chris Green’s Amazon Page here, and if you do read a book of his and enjoy leave him a review. I’m sure he’d love it.

 

 

Street Lit King #1: What’d You Know About Author Rice? #amreading

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Author RiceWelcome to July, let’s get to know a new male author of colour. Author Rice is an urban fiction/street lit author also known as Malik Rice. He’s signed to the publisher Lock Down Publications, and hails from the USA.  Judging by his Facebook profile  he has a number of readers asking him ‘when’s the next book dropping?!” Sounds good to me!

At the time of posting you can check out two of Author Rice’s books on Amazon, they are free to read on Kindle Unlimited too. Give him a try…. you might be surprised, I’m not normally  a massive reader of this genre, however I did dive into it this year,  a particular author made me go ‘wow’. I’m much more open to trying new authors in this genre, let’s start with Author Rice.

 

Author Rice BookAfter killing a big homie from a rival organization, RAMPAGE earns made-man stripes. Now that he’s official, older members in his crew take him under their wings and help the youngin elevate from shooter to legend.

Despite soaking up knowledge from the old heads, nothing that Rampage has been taught prepares him for the level of deceitfulness, hatred, and harassment that he’s about to encounter. Along with the treachery, Rampage has inherited major responsibilities. Is the youngin cut out to be a Boss? Or will everything falter under his command?

Many amongst him root for his downfall, but Rampage just might use their hate as motivation to go harder. The pain that comes with being NEW TO THE GAME can make or break a man. But the realest of the real will always rise above it all.

After killing a big homie from a rival organization, RAMPAGE earns made-man stripes. Now that he’s official, older members in his crew take him under their wings and help the youngin elevate from shooter to legend.

Despite soaking up knowledge from the old heads, nothing that Rampage has been taught prepares him for the level of deceitfulness, hatred, and harassment that he’s about to encounter. Along with the treachery, Rampage has inherited major responsibilities. Is the youngin cut out to be a Boss? Or will everything falter under his command?

Many amongst him root for his downfall, but Rampage just might use their hate as motivation to go harder. The pain that comes with being NEW TO THE GAME can make or break a man. But the realest of the real will always rise above it all.

After killing a big homie from a rival organization, RAMPAGE earns made-man stripes. Now that he’s official, older members in his crew take him under their wings and help the youngin elevate from shooter to legend.

Despite soaking up knowledge from the old heads, nothing that Rampage has been taught prepares him for the level of deceitfulness, hatred, and harassment that he’s about to encounter. Along with the treachery, Rampage has inherited major responsibilities. Is the youngin cut out to be a Boss? Or will everything falter under his command?

Many amongst him root for his downfall, but Rampage just might use their hate as motivation to go harder. The pain that comes with being NEW TO THE GAME can make or break a man. But the realest of the real will always rise above it all.

Author Rice book 2All RAMPAGE and TOE-TAG ever wanted to do was get into the game and blow up. They had no idea that in order to win they would have to sacrifice their souls, but they would. And the streets spared no one.
After losing his comrade in the most heartbreaking manner, Toe-Tag vows to make better decisions, as he assumes sole control over the hood. No longer is he New To The Game. With the benefits of painful experiences, Toe-Tag moves with a sage and calculated strategy, but it might just be in vain.
In a culture where murder, robbery, and extortion is glorified to the highest extent, Toe-Tag struggles to maintain his calm demeanor. Will the challenges of the game elevate Toe-Tag’s social consciousness? Or will he become as ruthless as the Soulless Individuals that want to end his life?

 

Check out these books on Amazon here. Please leave Author Rice a review if you read and enjoy! I’m sure he’d love it.

What’s On Your Mind, Right Now?: Male Authors of Colour #amreading

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Taking  a writing prompt of my own from 365 Days of  Writing Prompts for Romance Writers, this is exactly what’s on my mind right now. Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing a lot about the current state of affairs, when it comes to men of colour, their position in society and police brutality.  As I reflected it kind of got me thinking about their ‘position’ in my own industry as a writer. So I decided that on #BlackOutDay2020 which I wrote about here a few weeks back,  a day of solidarity I’d do a day where I do nothing but promote male authors of colour, regardless of his descent be it Asian-Indian Chinese, black or anything else. I had such an overwhelming response, while looking for authors from this demographic on Facebook! From women nominating men, and men putting themselves forward. So, instead a group of us will do promo for this demographic of authors all month from the 1st-31st July.

Why am I doing this?

Frankly, I’ve not been happy for a long time with how men of colour are treated generally within society at times, I will not say sorry for saying this either. I’m a mother of a black boy, I want the world to a better place for him when I’m gone. I also have black men I love and care for in my life, and hate hearing about the hardship, racism, and profiling they experience on a day to day basis.  As a writer, I feel that this demographic of authors don’t often get their voices heard, and are placed into a box of ‘urban’, as if that’s all they write. I wish to give something back in the best way I can, from behind the laptop. I can’t protest #blacklivesmatter or #blacklivesmatteruk due to having people with delicate health at home, and myself also falling into this category. The risk of non-social distancing could mean life or death put bluntly, but if we never had Covid-19 happening right now, I’d be on the streets! Protesting the hell out of it, after seeing George Floyd and Rayshard Brook’s deaths this year, as well as the countless cases I’ve followed in every corner of the world over the years, I’m fed up with the police’s brutality and racist behaviour generally from society. I can’t protest in person, so I’ll write about as a writer at Aspiring Authors Magazine to bring attention where needed, support the community and keep the movement going.

When you look at these men what do you see? Drug dealers, bums, aggressive men do they trigger you?? I hope not.  Some are husbands, fathers, grandfathers, uncles etc. They are human and beautiful! Most importantly, they are all well respected and hard-working authors, with published books worth checking out. Or at least getting to know a bit about them, before they are prejudged. They deserve readership, sales, and gaining fans like all authors do. From next week in all genres from romance, poetry, non-fiction and of course urban fiction you’ll learn a little bit about each one. Myself and a handful of other women will be celebrating men of colour in the literary world! Stay tuned.

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