Biographies
Geneive Borne is the author of Beautiful Bird from Lipstick Diaries part 1. She has written part two for all readers who were intrigued and needed to know more about what happened to the main character, Dorel. 2 Beautiful Birds is sure to answer any questions readers have about this chocolate smooth character as well as open their mind up to his new life. Genieve loves to write and is working on releasing her full length novel. Contact the author at www.streetlitreview.com
Arlene Brathwaite was raised in Albany, New York. A wife, mother and author, her debut novel, Youngin’, propelled her into the literary world. Her highly anticpated sophmore titled, Ol’Timer, followed shortly. Ms. Brathwaite owns and operates Brathwaite Publishing. In The Cut (Brathwaite Publishing, summer, 2009), and Paper Trail, Youngin’ Part III (Brathwaite Publishing) along with Cold Blood, are upcoming titles written by the dynamic author/publisher. Ms. Brathwaite believes that an author should never be pigeon holed and is on a mission to prove this. Contact Arlene Braitwaite at www.brathwaitepublishing.com and www.streetlitreview.com
Wahida Clark is at the top of the book game. She’s the reigning the queen of Thug Love fiction. Ms. Clark is a national bestselling author whose works include national bestsellers: Thugs and The Women Who Love Them, Every Thug Needs A Lady, Thug Matrimony, Payback is A Mutha, Payback With Ya Life, Sleeping With The Enemy and Thug Lovin. Ms. Clark runs her publishing house W.Clark Publishing. She can be contacted at www.wclarkpublishing.com and www.streetlitreview.com
Sharron Doyle is a hardworking writer from New York. She wrote four titles while incarcerated. Her debut title, If It Ain’t One Thing It’s Another, has been met by outstanding, raving revues. Her highly anticipated, follow up novel, When Love Turns To Hate, will be released Spring ’10. Ms. Doyle short story, was featured in Lipstick Diaries. Contact Sharron Doyle at www.streelitreview.com
Kiniesha Gayle was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She developed a passion for writing at nine years old. She earned a BA in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2002 she completed King of Spades, her first manuscript. The novel sold very well. After forming her own publishing company, KG Publishing, the busy Ms. Gayle released Queen of Hearts to great response. Child Support, her third novel will be released in 2010. Ms. Gayle was featured in Lipstick Diaries. Contact www.kgpublishing.com and www.streetlitreview.com
Brooke Green has been writing since the age of eight. Her hot, self published debut novel, You Me and He, was one of the hottest releases in 08. Ms. Green’s follow up is Candy and will be released in Fall ‘09. A multi-talented Philadelephia native, Ms. Green is already making her presence felt in the field of literature. She owns and operates Full Circle Publishing, the company which has produced both her titles. Contact the author www.streetlitreview.com
Tracee A. Hanna is the author of, A Little Bit of Sinning, the novella, Ultimate Freak-fest Fantasy, and The Masquerade Party, featured in the New York Times Best Selling anthology, Caramel Flava, edited by Zane, and Chocolate Cream, included in Zane’s anthology, Honey Flava. She wrote Madame Travina’s Diary for the anthology Ultimate Art of Erotica. Tracee was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She began writing erotica as an outlet for the secret desires of her overly inventive concupiscent imagination. Contact Tracee Hanna at www.MissTracee.com and www.streetlitreview.com
Katrina Jones grew up in a three bedroom apartment with her six other siblings and mother. Katrina Jones, a freelance poet and writer was born in Staten Island, New York and raised in the Bronx. Katrina got a feel for writing after reading a poem named Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson. Poetry became her way out, reading also became her guide. Reading stories similar to her own life experiences and knowing of others, she was able to move from poetry to telling stories in words. Being able to relate to others, keeps her going. Wanting to inspire anyone who has a dream of becoming a writer, Katrina introduces herself to the world. Contact Katrina Jones at www.streetlitreview.com
Capri Love, a college student majoring in journalism, wrote her first poem at age seven. Her erotic poem Storm of Bliss was published in the October issue of Noire Magazine. Optimistic and talented, Capri resides in Atlanta, GA. with her son, Zaire. Capri Love is currently working on an anthology of short stories and a series of novels with plans of her stories crossing over to screen production. Contact Capri Love at www.streetlitreview.com
Caroline McGill is affectionatrely known as the Queen of Hip Hop Literature. Ms. Mcgill has written four top selling novels, The Grudge, Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent II: Money Talks, Bullsh*t Walks, A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent III: Mo’ Money...Mo’ Problems. She’s currently finishing up A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent IV: Money Makes the World Go Round. Caroline does it all for Synergy Publications. Her ascension began in Brooklyn, NY this means Queen Caroline is destined to rule. Contact the author www.synergypublications.com www.streetlitreview.com
Jada T. Roberts has been writing since the age of eight. Originally from Brooklyn, NY. Ms. Roberts fell in love with words from the time her mother introduced her to reading dictionaries word for word, periodicals, books particularly African-American literature. After sailing the seas in the US Navy, and reading several books in all genres, Jada decided to come to shore and write her own. Her first novel, Junk Food, will be published in late 2009. She resides in the DC area with her family. You may visit her website www.sheownspublishung.com. and www.streelitreview.com
Aretha Temple has been writing since the 7th grade. She started writing poetry and soon discovered a passion for writing, expanding beyond just poetry. She began writing short and erotica. Her short story Me, He, She was featured in Noire Presents From the Streets to the Sheets. Aretha later had her own column Ree-Ree got the Scoop in Noiremagazine.com. Aretha’s short story, Honey Dip is in the anthology Flexin and Sexin. Aretha Lives in Brooklyn, NY. She’s finishing a novel, Jane Doe. Contact Aretha at www.streetlitreview.com and www.myspace/aretha
Zoe Woods is a multi-genre writer, who has collaborated with her husband in writing the urban fiction series, Blood of My Brother. A wife and mother, she is fairly new to the literary scene. Ms. Woods’ ability to share her innovativeness has contributed greatly to her success. Presently, Ms. Woods resides on the east coast and is working on several publications and projects. She can be contactd at www.streetlitreview.com
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Thanks to you all and the contributing authors for a job well done. See you again in LIPSTICK DIARIES 3
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