The Game: Nothing But Trouble! picks up where Aloette left off. Darryl Young meets and is curious regarding Mercedes Bentley. Mercedes and Darryl are two very different people. Mercedes is outspoken and proud of the PhD in Psychology she sacrificed so much of her life for and Darryl Young is a very private person who's used to getting what he wants, when he wants it. He is a recovering drug abuser with a shady past and she is a straight from the 'hood' with all the things he has avoided black women for all these years. Attitude, smart mouth and not knowing her place. Her place? Being at his beck and call in the bedroom and the kitchen! Having his babies and raising them. Speaking when spoken too, etc.
Imagination is dedicated to poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Many of the writers have been published Set Your Compass to the Stars and the Carver Literary Arts Society 2010
John "Mule" Miles, former Negro League Baseball Player and one of the grounds crewmen for the Tuskegee Airman has encouraged my family and I to have faith, be proud, endure and continue to move forward. A Legacy to Leave Our Youth tells of the determination of an African American Man who overcame the adversity of segregation, The Great Depression and survived. He made up his mind to be the best. He wanted to play baseball and became a part of history. Mr. Mile is a prominent leader in the city of San Antonio, Texas. He is legendary for hitting eleven home runs in eleven straight games. He played alongside of many of baseball greats: Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Josh Gibson, and Satchel Paige. With his strong faith in God and belief in education, Miles encourages youth by his mott: "It's Cool To Stay In School." With a sense of humor, positive thoughts and actions he has never been given up on his dreams.
Abide in the Spirit of Change features the writings of Hayward Bethel, Frances Phillips-Lee and Antoinette V. Franklin. They are telling stories of past experiences while providing the ground for continued growth combined with unshakeable faith. The stories include, The Attacking Rooster, A Black History Story and No Longer Entertaining the Blues will soothe the reader's quest for knowledge while maintaining a sense of belonging. Abide in The Spirit of Change is an insightful book. These Writers have poured out their souls into a reflection of truth and maintained a sense of humor. Grace Banks President of Impressive Jewels Cultural Magazine The stories are fun and exciting to read, filled with home spun humor that are bound to please. Ed Glover, author of The Ballad of Foster Pyne The title inspired me right away! We sometimes go against change when we should accept it, just like these three amazing authors. This book is a heart, an ear and an eye opener. You're gonna love it. Belva Kiser of Bev's World Enjoyed the book immensely, very well written and very enjoyable. Mrs. Dee Richardson/Wilson, Oklahoma "Abide in the Spirit of Change" is a humorous, life experience and very captivating concept driven book that will keep you wanting to know what comes next. The authors bring to the table a wealth of material that proves how allowing God to move us through the valleys can prove valuable. I commend and appreciate efforts put out to produce this book and pray great success as you press forward. Thanks!!! Gregory Campbell "Dr. Father," Writer/ Actor/Motivational Speaker
Blue Bonnets are words to encourage growth in women. Enclosed is a play of what makes a Diva and stories about survival as women. The fact of being a woman is a sincere mystery to some and a challenge to others. As women we must pass down the mystery of our existence and assist in meeting the challenges. A woman must give a lot and she will take a lot as she travels this journey of womanhood. My grandmother used to say these words. Strength and determination are what we should pass down to the young women of today. They have so much to learn and we cannot criticize their actions because there are lessons that have not been taught. A woman doesn't have to give up anything only the warmth of her smile and the pleasure of her company.
Words fill the heart with joy laced with some sorrow, but the people have spoken beginning a new journeytelling the story of a dream with renewed vision, a hope for days to come, a wish, a sharing. What began in April 2009 as an appreciation group of African American Literature has transformed San Antonios literary scene into a new cultural experience. Carver Literary Arts Society Anthology celebrates twenty writers from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences relaying their inner most thoughts and musings that tell their stories passed down and lived through, breathing new life into the community. Come take the journey of ageless secrets and witness the transformation yet to come. THE SCRIBES T. S. ALEXANDER L. CHERICE HARRIS GRACE BANKS CYNTHIA HINJOSA NATHANIEL BRIDGES VIKI HINSON ANNIE J. BROWN ANGELIA JOHNSON MARY A. BROWN ELIZABETH LOPEZ AARON DOYLE DEBRA F. MEDOWS D. L. GRANT LINDA MOYE R. L. SLOAN DEIDRE TURNER ROBERT WADE JERELYNE C. WILLIAMS ANTOINETTE V. FRANKLIN
When experiencing rough moments in life take time to reflect; A New Beginning helps remove the uncertainty and we are motivated to focus on the good things that are yet to come. There is light at the end of the tunnel and hope must be the prize. "The sun will shine in my back door" as my grandmother often said. We have to stay the course and allow the healing to begin. Remember God is in control. Included are short stories filled with faith allowing movement for one place to a better place of being. Antoinette V. Franklin is a six generation Texan, native of San Antonio. She has been writing since the age of six. Owner of a Vicious Fox Literary Enterprises since 1992, she has be published in over 122 anthologies, received an honorable mention form Writers Digest for self-publishing in 2009 and has published 15 books, including 4 anthologies. Her motto: Always Follow Your Dreams.
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