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by Angela Benson
August 25, 2009
The tale of a wealthy black entrepreneur with two families and the catastrophic consequences when they both collide, Sins of the Father blends romance, drama, inspiration, and intrigue in an unforgettable tale of redemption and, ultimately, of love.

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Somebody's Sinning In My Bed
by Pat G'Orge-Walker
August 25, 2009
While Reverend Grayson Young was preaching about the evils of infidelity, both he and his wife were having affairs. The reverend pays another visit to Sweet Bush Lounge, and life is never the same for him or the first lady. When Chyna turns to her sister Janelle for guidance, squabbling, chaos, and surprises show just how hard the road to salvation really is...
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Jericho's Fall
By Stephen L. Carter
July 14, 2009
Protagonist Beck DeForde drives to the deathbed of former CIA Director, Jericho Ainsley, whose career was ruined fifteen years earlier as a result of their scandalous love affair. Now Beck is caught in the middle of secrets, foreign involvement and betrayal.
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Til Debt Do Us Part
by Michelle Lark
July 1, 2009
Through the lens of fiction, Michelle Larks provides us with a well-written, "real world" glimpse into the world of gambling addiction among those whom we would least expect.
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I Am Not Sidney Poitier
By Percival Everett
May 26, 009
The story of a young man named Not Sidney Poitier who bears an uncanny resemblance to the famed actor. Sarcasm, wit, humor,and commentary on politic and race.

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Raven Affair soon in ebook, print...another excerpt...

Visit http://snedelton.com for details and Crossroads, a five stars thriller



The Raven Affair is a thriller based on true events including the hunt for a mass murderer, Vatican Banker's end and politics...



The night was cloudy, dark like ink...

...and the rain drizzled on Chelsea. As Big Ben struck the eleventh

hour, Dino and the American arrived at the eighth floor apartment

of the safe house and knocked on the door. Three… Continue

Posted by steven nedelton on March 23, 2010 at 2:22pm

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Intimate Conversation with author Missy Jackson

Intimate Conversation with author Missy Jackson



Author Tennette “Missy” Jackson hails from Somerset, New Jersey. She has two daughters and three grandchildren. Missy began writing at a very young age and knew it was her passion. After years of drug abuse and numerous prison stints, Missy found an outlet in writing. Cheetah, her debut novel, was written in the state prison. Missy currently lives in Bound Brook, New Jersey while…

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Posted by EDC Creations President on March 16, 2010 at 4:08pm

EDC Creations President

Intimate Conversation with author Mike Sanders

Intimate Conversation with author Mike Sanders





Book Spotlight -- Thirsty by Mike Sanders



Thirsty takes place on the mean streets of Charlotte, N.C. where you either hustle hard or stay home. Meet Justice, a half-black, half-Filipino…

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Posted by EDC Creations President on March 16, 2010 at 4:00pm

EDC Creations President

Excerpt: Bruised Love by Nanette M. Buchanan

Excerpt: Bruised Love by Nanette M. Buchanan

Genre: Mystery/Fiction

ISBN-10: 0979388325

ISBN-13: 978-0979388323



Bruised Love –“When love leaves a bruise, does it ever heal?” The answer is show in the lives of the characters introduced in this dramatic novel. Cassandra Smith, who left home for love, finds herself accepting abuse. She has…

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Posted by EDC Creations President on March 4, 2010 at 1:52pm

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