SORMAG's Blog: April 2017

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Book Spotlight - This One's For Me & You (Mental Meal Interpretations from the Motor City Sis) by Tracie E. Christian

This book will motivate action toward your ambitions and help to erase the fear associated with starting new life missions. Here Tracie turns her life lessons into blessings she passes on to YOU. Therefore, if you Need a Feel Good Read..."This One's For Me & YOU"!

TRACIE E. CHRISTIAN, Authoress, Narrator, Poet, On-Air Radio Personality & Motivational Speaker was born and raised in Detroit, MI. Educated in Detroit Public Schools (Atkinson Elementary, Farwell Junior High, and Pershing Senior High), Ms. Christian has worked tirelessly in both the arts and education arenas in and throughout metropolitan Detroit. After several years teaching with Detroit & Hamtramck Public Schools, Tracie has served as Children's Fair Coordinator for the Detroit Festival of the Arts, as well as worked with Mosaic Youth Theater and Girl Scouts of Metropolitan Detroit.

In 2007, she released the debut installment of her urban fiction trilogy book series chronicling the experiences of four young women during their first year attending a historically black college, The Black College Sabbatical - FALL Quarter. The second installment, The Black College Sabbatical - WINTER Quarter was released March, 2009. The third and final installment of the series, The Black College Sabbatical - SPRING Quarter was released January, 2014. Books from the series are available in print and e-book onwww.amazon.com

As Station Manager at www.7mileRadio.com, Tracie a.k.a "T Elice" produces and hosts a weekly radio show, Back on the B Cyde (11am Saturdays). As her alter ego, T Elice, the original B-Cyde DJ, Tracie spins tunes catering to lovers of R&B, Classic & Neo Soul, Contemporary Jazz & Progressive Hip Hop, all while inviting, interviewing & exposing Creative Artists as Guests Show Hosts!

In Spring of 2016, Tracie launched B Cyde Multi Media LLC an entertainment production company specializing in the communications/broadcast and literary arts. B Cyde Multi Media is the parent company for the Back on the B Cyde (radio show) and B Cyde Books (literary resource imprint). In the same year, Tracie released her fourth fiction novel, Toast to the Fool and ushered in her first author, Tyra Butler with her debut release, Poetic Desires both on B Cyde Books. In August 2016, Tracie ventured into uncharted territory with audio book production and narration. Currently, Tracie has produced and narrated eight audio books including seven for fellow authors and one of her own. Toast to the Fool was released in audio book format in January 2017.

Tracie kicked in the doors of 2017 with the release of her first nonfiction, self help book, This One's For Me and You (Mental Meal Interpretations from The Motor City Sis) which is currently available in print and e-book and will be available in audio book format in February, 2017. To purchase Autographed copies of Tracie's books visit www.teliceallacess.com To book Tracie for speaking engagements, workshops and/or seminars contact her via email atbcydemultimedia@gmail.com and type SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT in the Subject header.

Book Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/ This-Ones-Me-You- Interpretations-ebook/dp/ B01MY4MFGI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Book Picks Of The Week - April 17

Destiny of a Donovan

by A.C. Arthur

Fighting for everything…

Brynne Donovan has been in one battle after another—with obesity, drowning in her big sister’s shadow and now finding out that her father had a secret son. She’s reached her breaking point and decides to recuperate from her weight loss surgery in private. It’s well past time for her to take control of her life and to live the way she wants without her family name dictating her choices. Accepting the invitation of a friend, Brynne decides that her new life will begin at the end of her stay at a vineyard in Napa Valley. She could not have selected a better place to convalesce, especially since her friend’s older brother was very easy on the eyes and as charming as any storybook prince. He was everything her family would disapprove of—older, richer and of a different race. But Brynne doesn’t care, the passion between them overrules everything and everyone else, until her new big brother shows up and threatens everything Brynne has fought so hard to find.

…and determined to hold on to it all.

Wade Basset Banks, III is a third generation billionaire, who’s known in the business arena for his tenacity and killer smile. When his sister introduces him to her college friend, it doesn’t take Wade long to decide he wants her. It’s then that he recognizes her name and recalls meeting other members of this illustrious family. Accustomed to adversity Wade is not up for a secret affair and when Brynne gives him an ultimatum he’s offended and heartbroken. Defeat isn’t something Wade’s used to experiencing and Brynne’s announcement leaves him wondering about the future he once envisioned for himself.

In the midst of relationship turmoil, Brynne and Wade will soon find themselves in the middle of a media firestorm and nothing either of them have ever experienced prepares them for the moment Roslyn Ausby plays her final hand.

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Life & Love: Volume I

by Taneisha LaGrant

Love is a journey.

Step 1. Fall in love.

Step 2. Experience conflict.

Step 3. Move on and heal or heal together.

Is love really like this formula though? It all seems so simple.

This volume of poetry is broken up into similar sections where Taneisha LaGrant takes you on the journey of falling in love, fighting to stay in love and learning the most important discovery of it all. The key to what's missing can't be found in everyone else but it can be found in this volume of poetry. Stay tuned until the end and you may discover the most important aspect of love there ever was to be discovered.

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Love Never Fails

Serafine LeClaire is a native of New Orleans, LA and operates a little ranch outside of Houston, TX. Loving Ranch facilitates a series of retreats and workshops for women.

In Love Never Fails, six women share their before, during and after learning the true meaning of love according to 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Six women arrive at Loving Ranch—voluntarily, bribed, courted ordered and even under duress. Each wrestling with love. Each needing to retreat. Each longing to regroup and decide whether they will do it their way or God’s way.

In the end, the women at the Love Never Fails Retreat must decide whether they will take God at His Word…

“...that love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails….”

STORIES INSIDE:

Love Is...

Serafine LeClaire is a loving and fearless facilitator but privately she is struggling to keep the doors of Loving Ranch open. Her world sinks to a new low when Elijah Thomas, the man she once loved, reappears and issues a promise that equally scares and excites her. Will she trust God even in this? Serafine is about to find out.

Love's Hope

Sandra James has life all figured out, or so she thinks. But her successful business, commitment-averse boyfriend, and her sister’s shotgun wedding threaten her health and sanity. She will run to Love Never Fails Retreat in hopes of relinquishing her childhood dreams and embracing her reality even if it breaks her heart.

For the Love of Love

Lilah Delacruz has a booming business and the finances to match, she seems to have the picture perfect life. But everything isn’t as it seems, especially in love. Lilah meets the man of her dreams and everything appears to fall into place until it doesn’t. Not caring about the consequences, she will do anything for the love of love even the unthinkable.

Enduring Love

Priscilla Marshall is a wife and business owner who decides instead of exposing her husband’s indiscretions she’ll take the money and leave. Her plan is going just fine until her doctor visit reveals a shock. Confused she decides to attend the Love Never Fails retreat. But will this retreat give her a new perspective on life and love, or will she carry on with her life-altering plans?

Love Brought Me Back

Alexa Hawthorne, tenacious and self-assured is married to the man of her dreams and running a successful business; living a grand life. Then a crisis strikes that rocks her to the core, leaving her conflicted and unsure of what to do. Alexa makes her way to Loving Ranch. Could this be a divine appointment?

A Second Chance at Love

Nurse Hannah Bergen, has great compassion for her patients. Chance Dodd loves this about her. But in matters of love, will Hannah be able to show herself compassion, let go of her past, and learn to trust again. And will Chance's enduring patience soften her heart and win her love?

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Wednesday, April 05, 2017

BLOG TOUR - Delaney Diamond - More Than A Mistress

Will their arrangement ever be enough?

Relationships are not a priority for restaurateur Esteban Galiano, and when he sees Sonia Kennedy at a party, he plans to make her a conquest in a long line of many. But she rebuffs his advances and forces him to adjust—determined to meet the challenge and do whatever he must to make her his.

All her life, Sonia’s beauty has caused unnecessary problems, and right now she needs a job, not a suitor. When Esteban makes an indecent proposal, her first instinct is to turn him down. But soon she’s rethinking her response. Maybe it’s time for her to use what she’s got, to get what she wants.

EXCERPT

In the back of the Maybach, Sonia didn’t want to dwell on Esteban, but she couldn’t help it. His lips had touched the inside of her wrist instead of the back of her hand and lingered inappropriately long. The simple touch had inflamed her skin and awakened a craving for more—more kisses, more touching. She was out of her depth with him.

She pressed a hand over her rapidly beating heart. She’d enjoyed herself and him too much. Several times she caught herself flirting with him, an absolute no-no.

As the vehicle rolled down the causeway, she looked out the window at the twinkling lights of the approaching skyline. Before too long she would be back at her small one-bedroom, a huge difference from the grand home she’d recently left. You could literally drop her entire apartment into his living room and still have room to spare.

Being wined and dined by a charming man was definitely seductive, and it became clear how women could get caught up in being arm candy for a man like Esteban. The luxury car, grand home, and fine dining were all very enticing.

But she had principles and was too smart to get seduced into such a lifestyle.

She just had to keep reminding herself of that.

AUTHOR BIO:

Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sweet, sensual, passionate romance novels and the owner of Garden Avenue Press, a digital-first press that publishes romance novels and women’s fiction with people of color. Born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Atlanta, Georgia is now her home. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not busy reading or writing, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. To get sneak peeks, notices of sale prices, and find out about new releases, visit her website and join her mailing list. Enjoy free reads and the first chapter of all her novels at www.delaneydiamond.com.

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$25 VISA gift card and a Blakemore Winery Duet gift basket from Wine Country Gift Baskets that includes a chardonnay, cabernet, wine stopper, and several sweet and savory snacks. NOTE: If the winner is from a state that restricts wine sales, they will receive a gift basket that does not include wine. Contents may vary.

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