Authors on Tour in February 2009
John R. Williams was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois and is the eldest of three sons. As a product of a single parent home, John discovered a deep appreciation for the arts at an early age through music, poetry and writing. As a child he was exposed to bittersweet life growing up in the inner city. In 2003, John began writing informally. He wrote in a journal daily trying to perfect his writing style. His goal was to master both comedic and dramatic writing. John received no formal training in literature other than reading urban classics and masses of poetry that he usually found at book fairs and in local libraries. He studied the works of urban novelists and allowed his ability to be influenced heavily by these cutting edge authors. Over time John developed his own unique style. John used his shortcomings as a child and experiences as a young adult to shape his edgy writing style. The stimulus for his literary aggression is oftentimes revealed in his works. If asked, John would tell you that the goal of his writing is to entertain, educate and assist with the human spirit’s progression. While pursuing a writing career he also maintained a prominent position at a large Telecommunications company. His hard work brought him success as a Sales Executive. John soon learned how to sell ideas. Over time his profession afforded him the means to truly make a go at professional writing.
In 2004 John focused his efforts and began to explore writing. Within his first year writing professionally John self-published two titles. His first work; a children’s short story and coloring book about the bond between father and son entitled Daddy and Me was a huge success! His second work, a book he co-authored with his best friend was an immediate success. C.E.L.L Cityfolk Electronically Livin Life: The Secrets We Hide in Our Cell Phones was an engaging endeavor with a strong storyline about three best friends living, working and playing in Chicago that expose the hidden world of wireless treachery.
In 2006, What Could Have Been? The Saint, the Sinner and the Attempt was released. It was his 1st independent self-published novel. Books simply flew off the shelves!
Now in 2009 John is set to release his 1st debut novel under a major publishing house .The novel is affectionately titled The Reunion. The book will be on shelves February 2009. John participates in charity and community events on a regular basis and attributes his love for hip-hop and the entrepreneurial spirit as his main motivators. In his free time John can be seen frequenting just about any Neo-Soul Café, poetry reading or urban hotspot in any major city. Please support John’s efforts by purchasing copies of his books today!!
EDC Creations Virtual Book Tours features authors who are sharing their new books with the world. The authors will travel from blog to blog, radio show to radio show meeting their fans. Each stop on our virutal tours should increase the readership of an author, but more importantly open readers for new adventures! This month’s special guest is author John R. Williams showcasing his new release, The Reunion.
Explore the pages of the tour site often to keep up with the authors on tour. Please leave your comments, questions, and observation at each post. The authors really want to hear from you and so do I.
Authors on Tour in February 2009
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The Reunion by author John R. Williams ISBN 13: 978-0-9818094- 4-1 ISBN 10: 0-9818094-4- 8 Website: www.theauthor.us Email: johnrwilliamstheauthor@yahoo.com The Reunion by author John R. Williams Sean Jiles was a popular guy at Kensor High School on Chicago ’s Southside. His gifted writing ability, common sense and loyalty gained him lifelong friendships and a suitable following during his years there. After graduating, Sean moved to Dallas , Texas to attend college and pursue his dream of writing and directing stage plays. While in college, Sean meets Eva Sparks, a sexy graduate student with sass. They hit it off immediately and start dating. Things start out fine but Sean soon realizes that she more than he can handle. Eva is a hot mess! She is insecure, controlling, possessive and insanely jealous. In comparison, a far cry from Jade Brown, his high school sweetheart and true love from a decade ago. Not a day passes where Sean doesn’t recollect when life was much simpler. Now Sean is a college graduate and he has received $100,000 to produce his first major stage play. Between his career and problems with Eva, things in Sean’s life are absolutely crazy! At the height of his dilemma, Sean receives an invitation in the mail to attend his 10-Year High School Class Reunion . This is great news! Although things are hectic in Sean’s life, he will attend. The Reunion is sure to be the highlight of his summer. A vacation from Eva couldn’t have come at a better time. As exciting as it seems, Sean understands that the reunion will rehash tons of mixed emotions and force him to confront Eva and re-examine a failed love. Sean’s departure will also send Eva on one of the most frenzied fits of jealousy ever captured on paper! This book will not disappoint!
Michael Taylor author of A New Conversation with Men Website: http://www.anewconversationwithmen.com Email: mtcreates@comcast.net ISBN-10: 1605635804 ISBN-13: 978-1605635804 Michael Taylor is a self educated entrepreneur, author, personal coach and radio show host. He is President & CEO of Creation Publishing Group, a company that publishes and promotes books and seminars that empower men to reach their full potential. He has been facilitating workshops and seminars for over fifteen years and he has inspired thousands through his books, seminars and radio program. He is a proud father of three grown children, is happily married and resides in Houston, Texas. “Men hate each other because they fear each other, and they fear each because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they are often separated from each other.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is it possible to: Teach men to become great fathers? Encourage men to become better husbands? Teach men to live with passion and purpose? Get men involved in improving their communities? Join entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and radio-show host Michael Taylor as he shares how creating a new paradigm of masculinity can help heal America. This book is written to inspire men of all ethnicities, ages, socio-economic levels, and religions to come together to redefine manhood and to eradicate the multiplicity of challenges facing America today. Its intention is to remove the separation among men and remove the hatred, fear, and distrust that too many men feel about each other. It is a powerful, inspirational document written to educate, motivate, and inspire all men to reach their full potential. Join the conversation, and become a part of the revolution! ePostcard Promotional Page http://www.audioacrobat.com/note/C7ZppQ6Q
Lynne Forde author of Lies of Blue Website: www.liesofblue.com Email: saffyre222@yahoo.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/saffyreentertainmentinc Lynne Forde is a smart, stylish and sexy new author from the NY Tri-State area. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Lynne has always had dreams of writing and persuing a career in the entertainment world. As a teen she wrote her first screenplay. She is talented with the abilities to write not only novels and screenplays, but can play 4 instruments and writes music. As an adult Lynne graduated from CUNY with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. While in college she furthered her interest in the Arts acting and writing in her classes. Since leaving school she has been managed by Saffyre Entertainment, Inc. This has allowed her to travel across the country with other musical artists as well as meet other writers, film producers, music producers and executives. Since creating her debut novel Lies of Blue, her focus has been promoting her book and she has successfully stirred alot of interest from the film industry. Lies of Blue by author Lynne Forde What is the price for fulfilling your dream? Lies of Blue is the story about Lynne Forde, a young woman who tries to reach her dream by making sacrifices. Somewhere along the line, the wrong sacrifices get made. It’s Training Day meets OZ with a twist of Set It Off. When Forde gets tired of her dead end job in the City Courts, she embarks on a career in the belly of the beast. With a degree in hand and a little bit of street sense, she decides to try her hand working in River’s Edge Jail Complex. From day one at the Academy to her last day at Prison, Forde evolves from your average “rookie” into something other than just a woman. To make matters worse, if you put a sexual being in the midst of some of the city’s most conniving men and women, you are bound to come up with something a little kinky and very destructive. The more dangerous the game became, the more erotic the encounters became. She goes from Officer, to Hustler, to Vic, to CEO in a matter of 8 years. Lies of Blue is an expose of what goes on in the belly of the beast, through the eyes of one woman. Lies of Blue teaches you that there are so many people you may come across in life, you never know who is real and who is fake, but that the journey can become a battle of life or death. Choose wisely. What is the price for fulfilling your dream?
Reflections of a Quiet Storm by Patricia A. Bridewell ISBN 10-0977939863 ISBN 13-9780977939862 As CEO and owner of a new nursing registry, Pauline Bridges is striving to reach the height of success, and then unexpectedly tragedy strikes. After a near fatal automobile accident, she climbs from the wreckage unscathed, but shortly thereafter, God begins to reveal her past. Pain, once buried deep within, rises to the surface through memories that are revived as dreams and flashbacks. Chronicled in a series of stories, her life unfolds through a long journey; a pathway that unveils many secrets that not even her children had been told. Visions of the past invade her days and nights as constant reminders of events from childhood through her adult life replay in her mind. Memories of her mother’s abuse at the hands of her stepfather, a rape during adolescence, her brother’s stormy lifestyle, and the agony of a marriage that was destroyed by her ex-husband, Naman’s infidelity and substance abuse, all drift through her mind. And then there is the shattering memory of the unsolved murder of her former boss, a vice president for a major recording company. All memories that Pauline had chose to forget, but now they’re back. Pauline’s faith is challenged with not only ravaging dreams and flashbacks, but also with supporting her two adult children through their hardships. The ditch grows much deeper when she learns her friend, Vangie, is having an affair with her best friend, Bethany’s husband, Darryl. Pauline temporarily escapes from revolving chaos by wallowing in her corporate world, with the aim of building a high caliber business, and helping friends and family get through their crises. Her prayers are answered when Keith Maris steps into her life and opens her heart to feelings and emotions that she didn’t know still existed. As their relationship flourishes, he becomes a main support system through the turmoil, and her dreams and flashbacks begin to diminish. When her friend, Bethany, has a mental breakdown after learning of Darryl’s affair; she sets out with the intent to confront them. While brandishing a gun, it accidentally fires, striking Darryl’s shoulder. Pauline intervenes to prevent what could have become a tragedy. Bethany and Darryl stay married after he ends his relationship with Vangie, Pauline supports her son through his father’s terminal illness and subsequent death, and also finally discovers the reasons for her daughter’s turbulent past relationship with her father. “A novel that is based on a true life story.”Visit www.patriciabridewell.com for book chapter reading and preorder information. Patricia A. Bridewell author of Reflections of a Quiet Storm Website: www.patriciabridewell.com Email: bridern@verizon.net
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