DOESN'T SABRA LOOK FAMILIAR???

I was watching "So You Think You Can Dance", and I almost did a double take. I thought Jennifer Love Hewitt had on an afro dancing across the stage(with a great tan). But no, it's Sabra. A real celeb look alike.


Lea

ARE BLACK MEN THE ENEMY IN E-BOOK LAND????

So I've released my book For The Love of Kira, previously released at OMP, as a free read on my loop. It's African American, both hero and heroine. The story doesn't feature the hero as a shape shifter, or an asshole, or a slave, or a gay best friend. He's just a good man. I've noticed that a few in ebook land, black men are hardly seen, or if so, they are type cast. So I wonder... Why are black men demonized, emasculated, and villainized in ebook land? (I happen to love black men myself.)
Just a question.
Anyone can respond to me on blog, or off. And you don't have to be PC about it. Just be respectful, please.

leaa4u@hotmail.com.

Lea

LAYNE BLACQUE QUOTEABLES

I love talking with Layne Blacque. She's my bff and I love... I mean Love... quoting her, especially in books. (too bad I spend a long time explaining to the power's that be, the dialogue in my books)

So I'll compose a few words and quotes that are simply Layne.
"Lord how mercy"
"Rolled up out of bed and decided to..."
"Sh*t out a..."
"Squat out a..."
"Dilapidated and broke down."
"She ain't whipping my ass, sh*t."
"I'm having a melt down"
"And I dare her to bless my mutha f*cking heart."
"You can't argue with crazy. Crazy always wins."
"Anyone willing to take a bone is willing to carry a bone, or some sh*t like that."
"Must Layne Blacque smack a bitch?"
"She opened her mouth and the whole projects fell out."

Yes, she and I have some colorful conversations. Some of my heroines are based on her, so blame her.

Lea

PUT UP YOUR DUKES

With my current book soon to be released, I've had time to look at the news. Fighting of some sorts is running ramped. This past week I've witnessed everyone from Britney Spears to Paula Abdul in some sort of altercation.(physical or verbal) BTW Rosie, don't sleep on Paula, she had to fight all through school. She's little and high. She'll whip your ass in person, I think.
However, fighting isn't limited to television. I've noticed some heated arguments going on right here on the web.
My favorites are the bloggers, especially the ones fighting over a man.
Hey, I have to get my entertainment where ever I can.

Lea

LOOKIE WHO'S RELEASED!!!

Okay, I have to give a shot out to my bff for this story. Love it!!!
It's called Breaking Becky, coming to Liquid Silver Book Aug.13. A must buy.



Becky Dommer is a stunning young woman willing to sleep her way into one of the world's oldest professions: trophy wife. But the rich doctor she charms into her bed is too devoted to his reputation—and wife of twenty-seven years—to ever consider helping her live out her dream.

Frustration leads her back into the arms of Jake Sawyer, the man she dumped to woo Dr. Unavailable. But when Jake, a normally easygoing and cool type, decides to take matters—and a very stubborn Becky—into his own hands, the once money-hungry vixen learns to submit to love. She learns to submit to everything...




This next author always deliver the steam!!!
Onyx Moon Rising by Taige Crenshaw. Available at Liquid Silver Books



Legends are born to face a task that will define the world. How they come out of it will resound for all time...

Tashana Rennix is used to being in charge of her own destiny. As a Nefer Investigation Force Agent, more importantly a Nefer Guardian, she makes decisions on a daily basis that affect the balance between life and death. Now faced with a challenge that will test all her abilities, she must fight to save the world, her soul and her life.

Sanjay Callens, a shadow dragon is part of the elite Marltes- dragon warriors. No one will stand in his way as he retrieves the stolen artifacts that were taken from the dragon home world. Being paired with a Nefer Agent who is reckless and a loner is not in his plan. Yet the Onyx Moon has chosen her and he must work with her to save all that he holds dear. All that he believes. For a man accustomed to control and order it will be a challenge. A challenge that is complicated by his desire to claim the warrior woman as his own.

There is an Onyx Moon Rising and the wind whispers that death is coming...

JINGER WITH A 'J'

Jinger With A "J" will becoming out on Aug.14th. My Loose Id editor has worked her magic, and a special shot out to the line editor and proofers, for making the story better.
Also, don't forget Jinger's diary. See how it all began:http: jingers-diary.blogspot.com/

Blurb:
I’ve desired another man’s wife everyday for two years. I am no better than David when he coveted Bathsheba. Being in such lust, I understand how his desire grew to commit the ultimate act of sin. I too have felt that need to set aside reason for carnal urges…for love, and I won’t let anything, including her stubborn pride, a desperate ex husband, or even a great job opportunity, get in the way of me having her.

Martin Constantine wants me. Wow! I want him too. I want him in my bed. I want him as my friend. I want him as my co-worker. I just don’t want to love him. I’ve made it through a marriage that left me devastated, and I didn’t care nearly for my ex-husband the way that I care for Martin. To lose my heart to Martin would be dangerous. If he were to leave me, the results would be catastrophic.
~Playing for keeps have never been this erotic~

WHATCH TALKIN' BOUT WILLIS???

So a fellow author and I are talking about the industry in general. You know the 'pros and cons' of the epub business. I brought up the fact that sometimes the industry bring out their 'clan' hat when dealing with black authors. She reminded me that its not just black authors that are getting discriminated against, but also authors of other races,especially when dealing with a niche company.i.e. We know of a company who treated the white authors horribly.
The author friend with whom I was speaking with says that at certain companies, she was treated less than the redheaded step child, she was treated like an "orphan who was only adopted to collect well fare and food stamps. 'No, not like Angelina Jolie and Madonna adopting helpless children, I felt like Gary Coleman with my parents pushing me on the stage making me say "Whatcha Talkin' Bout Willis'."Kind of orphan.
But despite the really bad experiences, she and I have landed in some great companies. Thank God for that.


Lea

THE DIARY OF A MAD BLACK COVER ART RECIPIENT

I've just received the cover art for my latest book. I rejected it! Besides having a naked guy on the cover,(I hate naked man titty on my covers) I also received that girl who is on every AA/IR ebook cover.(sigh)
Is it hard to find a black woman in stock photos?
Yes, I'm sure some will argue that maybe there are only a few black women; but come on, we as black people come in many different shades and colors.

I was speaking with Layne Blacque about this, and she was telling me about her bad cover art experience. We've come to conclusion that we won't stop being picky. We put a lot of work into our books, and pride ourselves on being unique. We want the cover of our books to reflect these expectations.

Lea

NERVOUS

I'm having a near melt down at the thought of my daughter going to high school next year. For most parents, that concept alone is frightening. Add to that, my daughter is autistic; and I have to say, I am a wreck! Yes, I have faith, but to be honest, when I think about all of the things that can go wrong, my faith is tested, and hope seems to flee. I am a bag of nerves trying to train my children on 'what if' scenario's. I'll admit, the thought of a gunman walking around shooting students have my insides turned. I am not sleeping well at night.
On top of that, I've been avoiding the Dr. since my sugar is sky high.(I'm diabetic)

So, I was taught to pray. And I will. Having faith in God: I must have. And trying to hold on to sanity while dealing with transition: My goal.
I really need to be more like my husband. He worries only about the things he can change and leaves the rest up to the Man Upstairs. I guess praying the Serenity prayer all these years really works(he needed some sort of guidance being married to me). I'll start tomorrow. Actually, it's 2:00am, so I'll start tonight.

I'm out,
Lea

ME: A BITTER BITCH

So tonight I'm talking with a friend. Actually, we were gossiping. And you should have heard me slinging mud all over the place(thank God you hadn't). Looking back, I can't believe how arrogant and harsh I was. But then again my own back door is mighty filthy, so it's easy to pass judgement on others. I am stressed as hell about my books. I'm starting a new chapter in my life as far as careers goes, and preparing for next year is a bitch! Mostly, I'm afraid. I'm afraid of the changes that are in store for my family and myself, and for the changes going on in our lives. So rather get fixated on what's going on what's eating me up, I gossiped like a gossipmonger. Shame on me. Next time I'm feeling the stress, I'll not gossip. I'll clean up my own back door.

I'm out,
Lea

MYSPACE

I was talking to my daughter, who happened across my myspace website. She hated the pic on there, and I understand why. But I have to be honest. I felt kinda creepy being on a site where my daughter and her friends frequent. It kind of felt like going to the club with you tween. Yuck!

So I thought about getting rid of my myspace journal, since I hardly ever use it. But then I realize that my daughter also have a blogspot account and a bravenet account too, so I'll just chill out and get used to the fact that I'll be sharing cyberspace with my tweens.
(Sigh)

Lea

BLOGGING FOR TAY

I've found the inspiration to blog today. I have way too many blogs to keep up with, and the fact that I'm a lazy blogger doesn't help.
I've recently turned 33. I still feel the same as I did when I was 32, no surprise there, I guess. 3J's recently graduated.(they're my girls, ages: 13, 7, and 10).
I've been reflecting back over the years. The family and I have gone through so many ups and downs in such a short period of time. I'm proud of the fact that we are all fighters, and have come out stronger for every hardship and obstacle we've gone through. We were young, (my hubby, me and the 3J's)but we are warriors. Giving up isn't an option.

Enough about me, let's move on to a subject near and dear to my heart: Iraq.
No, I won't pass an opinion on whether or not we should or should not be there. I am more concerned about our troops that are coming back to failing businesses, no jobs, and broken homes. My first thought is primarily reflected to the Reservist. There isn't any safe guard to help these men and women who are putting their lives on the line, to keep their businesses safe while they are deployed. What can we do to protect these hero's and heroines lively hood?

Also, how can we keep the family unit intact when our service members are not coming back home the way they've left? They have been apart of war. Most if not all, are broken in some way. How can we restore, and rebuild these individuals and their families?
Holla at me

Lea

GRADUATION

My girls graduated this week. 1st grade, 5th grade and 8th grade. With honors!!! I am such a proud Momma.
So Congrats to all of the Graduates. May God bless you all.


Lea

WE REMEMBER

(Nov. 17,1955-May 15, 2007)
Yesterday Yolanda King died. She was an activist, leader, speaker, and some times she was an actress. She carried on the legacy of her great parents' work with pride. She will really be missed.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother's Day!

WRITER'S BLOCK

I have writer's block like a MoFo! I'm suprised that I can type on this blog.
Maybe it's due to stress(I am really stressed out). I don't know. But right now I am drawing a blank. I feel impatient, and unmotivated.
Ever get the feeling that the world is on hyper speed and you're functioning on in slow motion? That's how I feel right now.

I'll be reporting my progress soon.

I'm out,
Lea

AMERICAN IDOL

I looked up this morning and saw that Sanjaya is still going strong. Wow. You really don't have to be talented to be a pop star in America.

Lea

WHERE I'VE BEEN

I haven't been blogging very much lately. Mostly since I haven't had anything good to say. And you know what they say "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all..."(silence)


Lea

A TIRED SHOT OUT

I am getting my website done. I know that it may not seem like a big deal, but to some authors, it's like air.
Anyway, the woman that is doing the site is amazing! She's really captured me in this site. She's a true artist and I feel blessed to have her doing my site for me. We were on the phone all night (dedication)and God bless her, she has impressed me to no end.
So I want to take this time out to thank my webmistress.
The site is not done yet, but I am really happy with it.

Lea

IN THE NEWS

Okay, they have just found the body of a 6year old boy in Ga. The little boy was assaulted by a sex offender who had been off of the radar for years.
I am soooo tired of these bastards sex offenders getting a slap on the wrist by incompetent judges, spineless prosecutors, and heartless defense attorneys willing to turn a blind eye to their crimes. They don't get it!!! All bets are off when it comes down to our children being victimized by these animals. These aren't your run of the mill deviant criminals. These are predators of the worst kind. Worst than killers, worst than thieves, worst than drug dealers. These predators want to inflict mental, emotional, and physical damage to others; while gradifying their sexual urges. Children are especially vulnerable to predators. I am wondering why these judges are acting like a**holes? Are they perverts themselves who will sympathize with their fellow perv? I wonder. Or are they so comfortable that there are no pedophiles in their neighborhood that they don't care about what happens in our?
***Sigh.***
As Americans, we can know whom we elect into office. The judges position is an elected position, so that means that we can boot their butts out of office if need be.
Know the issues and the judges track records.

Lea